Coroners Salary in Wisconsin
Coroners in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,800 a year, −2% 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
- $78,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,710
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,010; the top 10% earn over $125,160. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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Coroners pay in Wisconsin
How much do coroners make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,010 and the top 10% earn over $125,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for coroners?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.