Coroners Salary in Tennessee
Coroners in Tennessee earn a median of $63,960 a year, −21% 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
- $63,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,990
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,460; the top 10% earn over $117,250. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Tennessee
How much do coroners make in Tennessee?
The median is $63,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,460 and the top 10% earn over $117,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.