How much does a Death Investigator make in DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Death Investigator in District of Columbia is $311,202. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $196,549 to a high of $350,558, with most professionals earning between $251,188 and $331,802.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Death Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Death Investigator Salary $196,549 DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Death Investigator Salary $251,188 DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Death Investigator Salary $311,202 DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Death Investigator Salary $331,802 DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Death Investigator Salary $350,558 DC April 01, 2025
25% $251,188 10% $196,549 90% $350,558 75% $331,802 $311,202 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $345,298 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $345,298 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $345,298 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $345,298 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Death Investigator


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    Pathology Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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