CORONER

Chloe Duong

WHAT IS A CORONER?
Coroners investigate sudden,
unexpected or violent deaths to find a
cause and manner of the death

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performing autopsies

Identifying human remains on the body

Overseeing the transportation of deceased bodies

Visiting crime scenes

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in fields like criminology, anatomy,

medicine or forensic science

Most areas require you to be a medical doctor (youd

need to get your M.D. ,which can take up to 8 years)

Most want you to be certified in forensic pathology

and have your medical license

NEEDED SKILLS

Open-minded
Neat
Analytical
Sensitive
Detail oriented

STARTING SALARY BY REGION

West: $30,000-$49,000
South: $38,000-$53,000
Northeast: $39,000-$59,000
Midwest: $34,000-$49,000