As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Medical Examiner in Hempstead, NY is $371,571, equivalent to $179 per hour, $7,146 weekly, or $30,964 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Medical Examiner in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chief Medical Examiner in Hempstead, NY vary widely, spanning from $329,393 to $446,119. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($349,494) and 75th percentile ($410,593), while top earners (90th percentile) make $446,119 per year. This $61,099 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, Hempstead Chief Medical Examiner often earn 2.9% higher than national averages. 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 $329,393 Hempstead, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $349,494 Hempstead, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $371,571 Hempstead, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $410,593 Hempstead, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $446,119 Hempstead, NY January 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Medical Examiner in Hempstead, NY. The base salary for Chief Medical Examiner ranges from $349,494 to $410,593 with the average base salary of $371,571. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $342,736 to $457,371 with the average total cash compensation of $393,771.

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About Hempstead, New York    The Town of Hempstead is one of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, United States, occupying the southwestern part of the county, in the weste....More

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