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Coroner
Also known as: chief medical examiner, forensic medical examiner, chief coroner, pathologist, medical examiner
About this occupation
Coroners oversee the examination of deceased individuals in order to determine the cause of death in uncommon circumstances. They ensure records are maintained of the deaths within their jurisdiction, and facilitate communication with other officials to ensure the investigation is complete.
Essential skills and knowledge
- document evidence
- maintain work area cleanliness
- provide testimony in court hearings
- human anatomy
- perform forensic examinations
- carry out an autopsy
- determine cause of death
- comply with legal regulations
- compile legal documents
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Managers, All Other (O*NET 11-9199.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$141,900 a year (2025), 622,190 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.