How much does a Chief Medical Examiner make in Pennsylvania? The average Chief Medical Examiner salary in Pennsylvania is $318,109 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $270,509 and $378,679. 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 $227,172 PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $270,509 PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $318,109 PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $378,679 PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $433,825 PA 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $322,252 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $309,184 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $310,459 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $336,277 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $335,002 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $297,709 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $286,234 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $312,052 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $312,690 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $317,152 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Chief Medical Examiner in Pennsylvania
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: * Application Opening: April 5, 2024 (Amended: April 18, 2024) * Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (11:59PM) and will close any time thereafter. * Recruitment/List ID: #146149 The filing period has been extended for additional recruitment. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is one of the 25+ divions and departments of the Office of the City Administrator that operate core internal and public-facing services in San Francisco. The OCME recently moved into a state-of-the-art 52,000 sq. ft. facility in November of 2017, which includes a fully accredited laboratory, in-house histology services, ultra-modern radiology instrumentation, two-story autopsy suite that contains six main stations with three private auxiliary isolation suites and a 32ft high centr
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Racine County (WI) - Sturtevant , WI
Individuals to conduct death investigations to determine the manner and cause of death including the gathering of physical evidence, interviewing material witnesses and documenting death scenes through photographs and diagrams in accordance with the duties required of the Medical Examiner as prescribed by Chapter 2, Article V, Division 10 of the Racine County Code of Ordinances and Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 979 and Chapter 59.34 through 59.375. * Transport bodies and laboratory specimens for our investigators * Conduct investigations of deaths in Racine County as requested by the Medical Examiner or Chief Deputy Medical Examiner. * Order medicolegal autopsies as needed or required by law. * Perform or order such other pathological, toxicological or medicolegal tests as may be required to determine the cause of death. * Interact with next-of-kin of deceased including notification of death and follow up information with law enforcement investigators, funeral directors, attorneys, and ph
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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
- 2 days ago
Suffolk County, NY - Hauppauge , NY
An employee in this class performs postmortem examinations in cases coming under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office in order to determine cause of death and manner of death. The work also involves visiting scenes of deaths and examining undisturbed bodies in cases where there may be a concern of a homicidal manner of death, as well as working with law enforcement and the District Attorney to assist in directing the preliminary investigation of such cases. Performs related work under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner, as required. POSITION DETAILS: * Performs postmortem examinations; * Collects, reviews, and ensures proper disposition of physical evidence, as warranted; * Evaluates the results of postmortem ancillary studies including but not limited to toxicology, histology, chemistry, and microbiology; * Reviews antemortem medical records; consults with clinicians, and communicates with decedents' family, friends, and associates, as needed; * Generates written
- 2 days ago
City and County of Denver - Denver , CO
About Our Job About Our Job Employment Requirement: City Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment. Denver's Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE is Denver's accredited local public health agency and works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: the Division of Administration; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE's programs and services, visit the DDPHE
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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
- 2 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Chief Medical Examiner


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Pathology Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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