Coroners Salary in Mississippi
Coroners in Mississippi earn a median of $67,450 a year, −16% 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
- $67,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040; the top 10% earn over $109,300. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Mississippi
How much do coroners make in Mississippi?
The median is $67,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040 and the top 10% earn over $109,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.