Coroners Salary in Rhode Island
Coroners in Rhode Island earn a median of $87,620 a year, +9% 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
- $87,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,000; the top 10% earn over $135,260. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Rhode Island
How much do coroners make in Rhode Island?
The median is $87,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,000 and the top 10% earn over $135,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.