Medical Examiner Salary in Louisville, KY

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How much does a Medical Examiner make in Louisville, KY? The average Medical Examiner salary in Louisville, KY is $298,441 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $254,174 and $355,308. 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 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 2,000 separate jurisdictions for investigating unnatural deaths. In 2002, 2...

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Deputy Medical Examiner

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

The Deputy Medical Examiner determines the manner of death through an investigative process using deductive and inductive reasoning skills to draw conclusions based on existing knowledge, prior ...

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Chiropractor or Nurse Practitioner serving as Certified Medical Examiner

Glostone and CleanFleet - Clackamas , OR

As a Certified Medical Examiner, you'll benefit from a streamlined approach where paperwork - and overtime - are minimal. Long-term, you will influence the direction of our growing clinical practice

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Mobile Medical Examiner

Talon & Family Inc - San Diego , CA

We are a local branch of a national healthcare company that seeks a California Licensed Phlebotomist or LVN w/ Blood withdrawal certification for a Mobile Medical Examiner position. We are the ...

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General Practice Physician - Disability Examinations

Vivo HealthStaff - Honolulu , HI

Conduct Medical Examinations for Veteran Disability * Hourly pay with malpractice included ... Requirements: * Active and Unrestricted State Medical License * Board Certification in Any ...

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Medical Insurance Claims Examiner

A.P.R., Inc. (AlphaProTemps) - Whittier , CA

The claims examiner reports directly to the claims manager. They are primarily responsible for the ... medical groups and hospitals for HMO patients. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: * High school ...

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Medical Claims Examiner

SCUFCW Trust Fund - Irvine , CA

The Funds Office is currently searching for a supportive Medical Claims Examiner, to assist with Medicaid Claims. In this member facing role, you will be responsible for answering telephonic, email ...

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What does a Medical Examiner do?

Common responsibilities of a Medical Examiner

Reviews investigation reports provided by Field Agents to establish case jurisdiction and to make initial determination regarding course and scope of inquest directs and closely supervises activities of support staff assisting with inquest.

March 26, 2023

Provide direct or indirect services to District Attorneys, the Courts, the Attorney General, funeral homes, families of decedents, hospitals and major medical academic centers, insurance companies, organ procurement organizations, local and state police investigators, fire departments, a variety of state agencies, and various Federal programs and agencies.

January 10, 2023

Responds to internal or external customers in a professional, efficient manner to encourage acceptance of corporate products, services, and policies.

February 23, 2023

Document ineligible charges and provide communications internally for claims processing and externally to providers.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Medical Examiner in Louisville, KY

Average Base Salary

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254174

355308

298441

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

259915

366707

306197

What is the average salary for Medical Examiner in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Examiner in Louisville, KY. The base salary for Medical Examiner ranges from $254,174 to $355,308 with the average base salary of $298,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $259,915 to $366,707 with the average total cash compensation of $306,197.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$298,441	$254,174 - $355,308
Bonus	$7,756	$5,741 - $11,399
Total Pay	$306,197	$259,915 - $366,707

* 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.

Medical Examiner Salary Near Louisville, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $243,060 - $339,773	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $249,308 - $348,507	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,906 - $342,352	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $246,868 - $345,095	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $249,699 - $349,053	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $259,996 - $363,448	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY

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About Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...

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JOB TITLE Chief Medical Examiner	LOCATION Louisville, KY	MINIMUM SALARY $259,710	MAXIMUM SALARY $363,559
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JOB TITLE Assistant Medical Examiner	LOCATION Louisville, KY	MINIMUM SALARY $85,195	MAXIMUM SALARY $115,742
JOB TITLE Medical Disability Examiner	LOCATION Louisville, KY	MINIMUM SALARY $47,926	MAXIMUM SALARY $61,053
JOB TITLE Forensic Medical Examiner	LOCATION Louisville, KY	MINIMUM SALARY $102,148	MAXIMUM SALARY $131,129
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About Louisville, Kentucky Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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