Coroners Salary in Missouri
Coroners in Missouri earn a median of $67,270 a year, −17% 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
- $67,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,000
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,060; the top 10% earn over $118,850. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Missouri
How much do coroners make in Missouri?
The median is $67,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,060 and the top 10% earn over $118,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.