How much does a Chief Medical Examiner make in Maryland? The average Chief Medical Examiner salary in Maryland is $328,627 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $279,454 and $391,201. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Chief Medical Examiner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $234,684 MD March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $279,454 MD March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $328,627 MD March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $391,201 MD March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $448,170 MD March 26, 2024
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What is a Chief Medical Examiner ?

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 Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $327,671 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $353,171 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $320,977 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $322,890 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $321,296 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $285,278 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $354,127 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $346,477 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $338,827 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $354,764 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Chief Medical Examiner in Maryland
State of Oregon - Clackamas , OR
Initial Posting Date: 01/02/2024 Application Deadline: 07/31/2024 Agency: Oregon State Department of Police Salary Range: $23,328.00 - $25,719.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Deputy State Medical Examiner Job Description: Posting Title: Deputy State Medical Examiner - REQ-145458 Salary Range: $23,328.00 - $25,719.00 Monthly Add annual salary: $279,936.00 - $308,628.00 (7.5% differential added to base pay with board certification) Initial Posting Date: 01/02/2024 Application Deadline: 06/26/2024 Agency: Oregon State Police Location: Clackamas, Oregon The Oregon State Police, Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office in Clackamas, Oregon is hiring for two (2) Full-Time, Permanent Deputy State Medical Examiner positions. This recruitment will remain open until June 26, 2024, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every three weeks beginning January 17, 2024. We may close the announcement at any time after the review date if we have received an adequ
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University Of North Texas - Bryan , TX
Position Details Position Information UNT System Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all
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WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services - Charleston , WV
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health (BPH), Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is currently recruiting Board-eligible/-certified forensic pathologists to fill a Physician Specialist position carrying the appointment as a Deputy Chief Medical Examiner (DCME) for the State of West Virginia. The position is offered at the Charleston central office. The DCME oversees the death investigation and prepares a medico-legal investigative report in preparation for potential expert testimony in Court systems statewide. Expectations are typical and include statewide case triage with the assistance of field-based County Medical Examiners (CoME) and office based forensic investigators (FIU); performance of external and internal examinations, interpretation of ancillary studies, completion of death certificates, formation of an expert opinion, and coordination of studies with approved third parties. Relevant Features: Code-mandated single
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County of San Diego, CA - San Diego , CA
Salary: $253,656.00 - $282,859.20 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 23415908 Department: Medical Examiner, County Opening Date: 08/21/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary The County of San Diego Medical Examiner's Department is currently recruiting for Deputy Medical Examiners Board-certified Forensic Pathologists with non-forensic subspecialty training (i.e., Neuropathology, Cardiac Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, etc.) are encouraged to apply! Apply today for an exciting career with an award-winning agency! THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Future Salary Increases ** July 2024 - 7.78% increase to base pay(2.75% Across-the-Board + 5.03% Market Increase) Employee Referral Program: ***Effective September 9, 2022, hard-to-recruit positions qualify for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job ap
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Talon & Family Inc - San Diego , CA
Job Description Job Description We are a local branch of a national healthcare company that seeks a California Licensed Phlebotomist or LVN w/ Blood withdrawal certification for a Mobile Medical Examiner position. We are the largest private paramedical company in the country and we conduct insurance exams all over San Diego County. The position entails traveling to clients' homes and works to conduct medical exams for life insurance and clinical research purposes. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 1000 blood draws, dress professionally, and be prompt •Must have your own transportation, a valid driver’s license and a minimum level of auto insurance must be maintained. •Must have a cell phone, a computer and a printer. •Flexible hours and good pay •Weekends and evenings may be required *Mostly looking for people to cover areas around Encinitas at this time.
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DeKalb County (GA) - Decatur , GA
Salary Range: $50,895 - $81,941 (FLSA Non-Exempt) Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized work in investigating deaths that occur in Dekalb County. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Receives and reviews notification of death from law enforcement agencies, hospitals or other sources; takes information regarding incident location and other details; determines jurisdiction of death; and maintains related documentation. Investigates deaths as assigned; conducts investigations of deaths that result from criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes; coordinates investigation activities with other law enforcement agencies; and manages assigned caseload of investigations. Secures death scenes
- 3 days ago

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