Coroners Salary in South Carolina
Coroners in South Carolina earn a median of $75,460 a year, −7% 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
- $75,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,760
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,990; the top 10% earn over $133,820. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in South Carolina
How much do coroners make in South Carolina?
The median is $75,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,990 and the top 10% earn over $133,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.