Coroners Salary in Georgia
Coroners in Georgia earn a median of $70,200 a year, −13% 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
- $70,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,390
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,500; the top 10% earn over $131,210. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Georgia
How much do coroners make in Georgia?
The median is $70,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,500 and the top 10% earn over $131,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.