Salary Breakdown
Coroners
Average
$67,680
ANNUAL
$32.54
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,170
ANNUAL
$18.35
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,470
ANNUAL
$30.04
HOURLY
Expert Level
$101,760
ANNUAL
$48.92
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Coroners
Projected Jobs
Coroners
12,120
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Coroners
01
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
02
Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
03
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
04
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
05
Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
06
Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
07
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
08
Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
09
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
10
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Coroners
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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