Coroners Salary in Colorado
Coroners in Colorado earn a median of $82,450 a year, +2% 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
- $82,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,740
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,990; the top 10% earn over $133,520. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Colorado
How much do coroners make in Colorado?
The median is $82,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,990 and the top 10% earn over $133,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.