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Coroners in Delaware

Coroners investigate deaths that are sudden, violent, unexplained, or suspicious within their legal jurisdiction. They perform or oversee autopsies, analyze toxicology and pathology findings, and conduct inquests to determine cause of death and assign responsibility In Delaware the median pay is $91,050 a year, 13% above the national median of $80,730.

$91,050median pay in Delaware, per year
$65,520–$105,800middle half earn
2,150employed in Delaware
$80,730U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCoordinationWritingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

English LanguageMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementBiology

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O*NET-SOC 13-1041.06. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Delaware, annual.