Coroner Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Coroner make in Houston, TX? The average Coroner salary in Houston, TX is $312,411 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $266,070 and $371,939. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Coroner?

A Coroner is a government official who is empowered to conduct or order an inquest into the manner or cause of death, and to investigate or confirm the identity of an unknown person who has been found dead within the Coroner's jurisdiction. In medieval times, English coroners were Crown officials who held financial powers and conducted some judicial investigations in order to counterbalance the power of sheriffs. The word Coroner derives from the same source as the word crown, and it is believed to denote an officer of the Crown....

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OPERATIONS MANAGER - CORONER'S OFFICE

COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA - Allentown , PA

Operations Manager Office of the Coroner Salary Range: $64,210 TO $83,762 Schedule: Every other weekend must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Schedule rotation yet to be determined ...

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PT DEPUTY CORONER I

Laurens County Government - Laurens , SC

PT DEPUTY CORONER GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The employee works under the supervision of the coroner. In the event, the coroner is not available, he/she will work under the supervision of the Chief ...

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Recovery Technician, Per Diem, Independent Contractor

Georgia Eye Bank - Macon , GA

... ME/Coroner office, funeral home) 2. Review and verification of legal authorization 3. Screen donors through review of available medical records/information 4. Assess eligibility of donors for ...

ZipRecruiter - 80 days ago

Project Manager

System Soft Technologies - Ridgeland , MS

... Coroner, and electronic health record vendors. - Support development and maintenance of enhanced Vital Records business processes and data transfer to state and federal partners - Coordinate ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Administrative Assistant

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services - Hayward , CA

The Administrator coordinates with a variety of sources (e.g., hospitals, hospices, physician, coroner) to obtain the required information (e.g., next of kin information, time of passing, cause of ...

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Quality Review Coordinator

DCI Donor Services - Nashville , TN

This position facilitates requests from hospitals, medical examiners, coroner's facilities, or other external agencies to ensure complete donor records are obtained. COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION For ...

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What does a Coroner do?

Common responsibilities of a Coroner

Collects and records information pertaining to the manner and cause of deaths reportable to the Coroner.

November 02, 2022

Required to drive a County vehicle to locations throughout the County to conduct investigation activities and transport bodies from death scenes to the Forensic Science Center or other regional facility, as needed.

January 16, 2023

Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions and/or citizens' requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.

March 02, 2023

Determines, plans, develops, and directs training programs for investigative and support personnel.

March 12, 2023

Complete all preliminary investigation reports and other forms required by law or by the McHenry County Coroner in a timely manner.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrate an acceptable level of skill and proficiency in the use of firearms.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Coroner in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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266070

371939

312411

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

272079

383872

320529

What is the average salary for Coroner in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Coroner in Houston, TX. The base salary for Coroner ranges from $266,070 to $371,939 with the average base salary of $312,411. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $272,079 to $383,872 with the average total cash compensation of $320,529.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$312,411	$266,070 - $371,939
Bonus	$8,118	$6,009 - $11,934
Total Pay	$320,529	$272,079 - $383,872

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Coroner Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $268,924 - $375,929	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $270,155 - $377,649	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $257,289 - $359,664	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $252,063 - $352,359	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $240,386 - $336,035	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $260,897 - $364,708	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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