As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Medical Examiner in Florida is $321,968, equivalent to $155 per hour, $6,192 weekly, or $26,831 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Medical Examiner in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chief Medical Examiner in Florida vary widely, spanning from $285,843 to $385,615. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($303,059) and 75th percentile ($355,283), while top earners (90th percentile) make $385,615 per year. This $52,224 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Florida Chief Medical Examiner often earn 5.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies. However, Florida currently ranks 38 nationwide for Chief Medical Examiner job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Medical Examiner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $285,843 FL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $303,059 FL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $321,968 FL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $355,283 FL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $385,615 FL August 01, 2026
25% $303,059 10% $285,843 90% $385,615 75% $355,283 $321,968 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A medical examiner is an official trained in pathology that investigates deaths that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances, to perform post-mortem examinations, and in some jurisdictions to initiate inquests. In the US, there are two death investigation systems, the coroner system based on English law, and the medical examiner system, which evolved from the coroner system during the latter half of the 19th century. The type of system varies from municipality to municipality and from state to state, with over 2000 separate jurisdictions for investigating unnatural deaths. In 2002, 22...

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Location Coconut Creek, FL Avg. Salary $347,225 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alachua, FL Avg. Salary $326,517 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alford, FL Avg. Salary $324,486 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altamonte Springs, FL Avg. Salary $339,572 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altha, FL Avg. Salary $327,238 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altoona, FL Avg. Salary $331,703 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alturas, FL Avg. Salary $336,342 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alva, FL Avg. Salary $336,745 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anna Maria, FL Avg. Salary $341,185 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anthony, FL Avg. Salary $327,857 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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