What are the main factors that influence a Coroner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Coroner?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Coroner roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Coroner's salary?

A Coroner's salary grows with experience: starting around $321,154 for beginners, reaching about $324,106 at mid-level, and approach $331,645 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Coroner?

Coroner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Coroner roles are District of Columbia $362,592, California $361,217, Massachusetts $356,403. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Coroner roles make?

Salaries for Coroner level roles vary by specialization: Coroner Investigator: $74,527; Deputy Coroner: $50,023.

Coroner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Coroner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Coroner in Delaware is $331,645 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $159.

However, a Coroner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $397,118
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $311,116 to $365,916
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $292,425

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Coroner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$365,916	$30,493	$7,037	$176
Average	$331,645	$27,637	$6,378	$159
25th Percentile	$311,116	$25,926	$5,983	$150

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Key Factors That Influence Coroner Salaries

A Coroner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Coroner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Coroner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $321,154
Early Career (1-2 years): $322,630
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $324,106
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $326,173
Expert (over 8 years): $331,645

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Coroner	$321,154
Intermediate Level Coroner	$322,630
Senior Level Coroner	$324,106
Specialist Level Coroner	$326,173
Expert Level Coroner	$331,645

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How Do Coroner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Coroners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $362,592.
California: $361,217.
Massachusetts: $356,403.

District of Columbia $362,592 California $361,217 Massachusetts $356,403 Washington $355,093 New Jersey $354,962 Alaska $354,504 Connecticut $349,984 New York $348,150

Hawaii $342,288 Rhode Island $339,537 Maryland $337,671 Minnesota $335,116 Colorado $334,134 Illinois $333,806 Oregon $332,562 Delaware $331,645

New Hampshire $331,069 Virginia $329,778 Pennsylvania $326,012 Nevada $324,113 North Dakota $323,491 Michigan $322,508 Wisconsin $322,148 Vermont $321,428

Texas $319,430 Maine $319,299 Arizona $319,102 Ohio $318,873 Georgia $315,860 Indiana $314,354 Wyoming $314,059 Utah $313,601

Iowa $313,404 Kansas $311,832 Louisiana $311,374 North Carolina $311,210 Missouri $311,144 Florida $309,867 Montana $309,180 Nebraska $308,525

Kentucky $308,164 South Carolina $306,854 Tennessee $306,036 Idaho $305,708 New Mexico $303,318 Oklahoma $302,794 Alabama $300,861 South Dakota $297,619

Arkansas $295,851 West Virginia $294,901 Mississippi $292,052

Top Paying Cities for Coroners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $330,152
Little Creek: $332,569
Magnolia: $332,090

Lincoln, DE $330,152 Little Creek, DE $332,569 Magnolia, DE $332,090 Milford, DE $330,990 Marydel, DE $331,534 Millsboro, DE $328,766 Millville, DE $329,274 Milton, DE $329,844

Nassau, DE $330,083 Ocean View, DE $329,218 Rehoboth Beach, DE $329,850 Seaford, DE $330,037 Selbyville, DE $328,671 Smyrna, DE $332,798 Viola, DE $331,265 Woodside, DE $332,156

Bear, DE $331,390 Newark, DE $331,265 Claymont, DE $331,943 Delaware City, DE $331,596 Hockessin, DE $331,236 Kirkwood, DE $331,534 Middletown, DE $331,661 Montchanin, DE $331,311

New Castle, DE $331,360 Odessa, DE $331,825 Port Penn, DE $332,048 Rockland, DE $331,344 Saint Georges, DE $331,557 Townsend, DE $332,068 Winterthur, DE $331,383 Lewes, DE $329,972

Wilmington, DE $331,252 Dover, DE $332,569 Dover Afb, DE $330,817 Bethany Beach, DE $328,871 Bethel, DE $329,212 Bridgeville, DE $329,988 Camden Wyoming, DE $331,632 Cheswold, DE $332,461

Clayton, DE $332,470 Dagsboro, DE $328,642 Delmar, DE $328,115 Ellendale, DE $329,110 Felton, DE $330,964 Fenwick Island, DE $328,714 Frankford, DE $328,141 Frederica, DE $331,291

Georgetown, DE $328,518 Greenwood, DE $330,040 Harbeson, DE $328,868 Harrington, DE $330,545 Hartly, DE $331,573 Houston, DE $330,073 Kenton, DE $332,487 Laurel, DE $328,321

Yorklyn, DE $331,334

Coroner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Coroner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Coroner positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Coroner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Coroner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$414,556	$199.0	25%
Biotechnology	$364,810	$175.0	10%

Coroner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Coroner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$311,116

Average $331,645/year

$365,916

$25,926

Average $27,637/month

$30,493

$5,983

Average $6,378/week

$7,037

$150

Average $159/hour

$176

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$365,916	$30,493	$7,037	$176
Average	$331,645	$27,637	$6,378	$159
25th Percentile	$311,116	$25,926	$5,983	$150

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