Coroners Salary in Louisiana
Coroners in Louisiana earn a median of $70,290 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
- $70,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,970
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,850; the top 10% earn over $119,990. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Louisiana
How much do coroners make in Louisiana?
The median is $70,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,850 and the top 10% earn over $119,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.