Coroners Salary in Pennsylvania
Coroners in Pennsylvania earn a median of $85,580 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
- $85,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,810
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,910; the top 10% earn over $130,990. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Pennsylvania
How much do coroners make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $85,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,910 and the top 10% earn over $130,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.