Coroners Salary in Alabama
Coroners in Alabama earn a median of $72,990 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Compliance Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,770
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,620; the top 10% earn over $126,870. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Alabama
How much do coroners make in Alabama?
The median is $72,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,620 and the top 10% earn over $126,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.