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Coroner

Operational-level

Also known as: Autopsy Facilities Manager, Certified Medical Examiner, Coroner, Coroner Investigator

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
Forensic PathologyDeath InvestigationToxicologyMedico-LegalLegalHealthcareScienceAnalysisBusiness AdministrationFinance

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

32,700

per year (US)

Jobs today

436,400

in 2025 → 453,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

Coroners' work involves complex human judgment and investigation. AI might assist with data analysis from toxicology or pathology reports, identify patterns in death investigations, or transcribe interviews, streamlining the review of evidence. However, the core investigative, interpretative, and legal decision-making will remain human-centric, as it requires nuanced ethical and legal understanding.