Medical Examiner Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Medical Examiner make in San Jose, CA? The average Medical Examiner salary in San Jose, CA is $391,782 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $333,670 and $466,435. 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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Medical Doctor

CAREonsite - Everett , WA

Conduct comprehensive medical examinations and assess patients' medical history to diagnose illnesses and injuries. * Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests, X-rays, and MRI ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

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

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter - 15 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 days ago

Medical Claims Examiner

SCUFCW Trust Fund - Anaheim , 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 ...

ZipRecruiter - 22 days ago

Workers' Compensation Administrative Assistant and In-House Collector

The Friedman Psychiatric Medical Group - Culver City , CA

While simultaneously working as a selected and agreed medical examiner in cases of workers' compensation disputes, Dr. Friedman would treat psychiatric and psychological injuries arising out of and ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

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 San Jose, CA

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333670

466435

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341206

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401964

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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Medical Examiner ranges from $333,670 to $466,435 with the average base salary of $391,782. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $341,206 to $481,399 with the average total cash compensation of $401,964.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$391,782	$333,670 - $466,435
Bonus	$10,182	$7,536 - $14,964
Total Pay	$401,964	$341,206 - $481,399

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $333,670 - $466,435	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $295,730 - $413,399	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $333,032 - $465,543	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $323,832 - $452,683	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $324,364 - $453,427	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $332,340 - $464,577	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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