Coroners Salary in North Carolina
Coroners in North Carolina earn a median of $78,500 a year, −3% 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
- $78,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,320
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,690; the top 10% earn over $131,180. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in North Carolina
How much do coroners make in North Carolina?
The median is $78,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,690 and the top 10% earn over $131,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.