As of June 2026, Coroners has an AI-exposure score of 60/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Coroners

60/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 65% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$80,730. About 33,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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.

Common titles
Autopsy Facilities ManagerCoronerMDI (Medicolegal Death Investigator)Medical ExaminerCounty CoronerDeath Investigator
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

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Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessWriting
Tools and technology
GitGoogle AndroidLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPoint
Work context
Email useTelephoneExternal customersFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Coroners, SOC 13-1041.06. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Coroners tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.
  • Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.
  • Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
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Augmentable
  • Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.
  • Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
2 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (80%).

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Coroners — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$96,980New York: US$90,080Texas: US$75,370

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$80,730. More states are being added.

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