Coroners Salary in South Dakota
Coroners in South Dakota earn a median of $72,630 a year, −10% 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
- $72,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,140; the top 10% earn over $115,920. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,730 median in South Dakota
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- Police Identification and Records Officers$77,730 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,740 median in South Dakota
- Compliance Officers$72,630 median in South Dakota
Coroners pay in South Dakota
How much do coroners make in South Dakota?
The median is $72,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,140 and the top 10% earn over $115,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.