Coroners Salary in Iowa
Coroners in Iowa earn a median of $75,620 a year, −6% 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
- $75,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940; the top 10% earn over $114,460. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Iowa
How much do coroners make in Iowa?
The median is $75,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940 and the top 10% earn over $114,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.