As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Medical Examiner in Texas is $331,168, equivalent to $159 per hour, $6,369 weekly, or $27,597 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $293,577 to $397,610. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($311,491) and 75th percentile ($365,947), while top earners (90th percentile) make $397,610 per year. This $54,456 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, Texas Chief Medical Examiner often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $293,577 TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $311,491 TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $331,168 TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $365,947 TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Medical Examiner Salary $397,610 TX January 01, 2026
25% $311,491 10% $293,577 90% $397,610 75% $365,947 $331,168 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $316,391 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $316,569 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $317,353 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $340,748 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $315,038 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $351,645 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $330,635 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $321,021 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $315,038 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $331,383 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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