As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Medical Examiner in Lubbock, TX is $303,090, equivalent to $146 per hour, $5,829 weekly, or $25,258 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 Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $268,685 to $363,899. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($285,081) and 75th percentile ($334,920), while top earners (90th percentile) make $363,899 per year. This $49,839 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, Lubbock Chief Medical Examiner often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 749 statewide 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 $268,685 Lubbock, TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $285,081 Lubbock, TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $303,090 Lubbock, TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $334,920 Lubbock, TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $363,899 Lubbock, TX January 01, 2026
25% $285,081 10% $268,685 90% $363,899 75% $334,920 $303,090 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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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 Lubbock, TX. The base salary for Chief Medical Examiner ranges from $285,081 to $334,920 with the average base salary of $303,090. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $279,569 to $373,077 with the average total cash compensation of $321,198.

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About Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

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