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Maricopa

Medical Examiner

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$240K - $306K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Successful applicants will be expected to direct medicolegal death investigations, perform postmortem examinations in compliance with the National Association of Medical Examiners (N.A.M.E.) Forensic ...

Maricopa County, AZ

Medical Examiner

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$240K - $306K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Successful applicants will be expected to direct medicolegal death investigations, perform postmortem examinations in compliance with the National Association of Medical Examiners (N.A.M.E.) Forensic ...

Stanislaus County

Forensic Pathologist

Modesto, CA

$175.74 - $263.60/hr

... of death investigation; Procedures, techniques, and equipment utilized in forensic medicine, including medico-legal autopsy, forensic toxicology, ballistic/firearms examination, trace evidence ...

ECU Health Medical Center

Pathology - Forensic

Greenville, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and advances in the field of forensic pathology and medicolegal death investigation is necessary. New graduates and visa candidates are welcome to ...

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How much do entry level forensic death investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level forensic death investigator in the United States is $77,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Forensic Death Investigator vs Forensic Technician?

AspectEntry Level Forensic Death InvestigatorForensic Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field; some agencies may require certificationAssociate's or bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field; certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentCrime scenes, morgues, laboratories, and courtroomsLaboratories, crime scene processing, and evidence analysis
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices, forensic labsForensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices

While both roles involve working within forensic science and criminal investigations, the Entry Level Forensic Death Investigator primarily focuses on death scene investigations and determining cause of death, often working directly with law enforcement and medical examiners. The Forensic Technician typically handles evidence collection, analysis, and laboratory work. Both roles require relevant education and certifications, but the investigator role emphasizes scene investigation and case reporting.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Forensic Death Investigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,448 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

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University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


The Office of the Medical Investigator, administratively housed at the University of New Mexico, is seeking three, full time, forensic pathologists to join an amazing team of forensic pathologists housing one of the most reputable forensic pathology fellowship programs that has trained 121 forensic pathologists since 1975.

The Office of the Medical Investigator is a statewide, centralized, academically based medicolegal death investigative agency for New Mexico. This agency investigates approximately 7,000 of the 18,000 deaths that occur each year in New Mexico and performs approximately 2,000 autopsies and 2,500 external examinations each year.  The office has been NAME accredited since 1976. Detailed death investigation data (1977-present) is recorded in an electronic database.

About New Mexico

New Mexico is the fifth largest state in the United States and is home to roughly 2.1 million people. New Mexico offers one of the most diverse landscapes of any U.S state, from auburn deserts, grasslands, mesas, and snow-capped mountain peaks. Experience over 300 days of sunshine and all four seasons! Outdoor pursuits await in our beautiful state.

New Mexico is also full of diversity, with roughly half the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino, and is home to the fourth largest Native American community in the U.S.

About theOMI

  • A cohesive teamof board-certified forensic pathologists, two forensic anthropologists, aforensic odontologist, two neuropathologists, pathologist's assistants, andPathology and Radiology consults at the University of New Mexico.
  • NAME accreditedand modernized facility.
  • On-siteComputed Tomography (CT) scanner used to triage every case.
  • Work/lifeBalance: An average of ten exam days per month when fully staffed. Telecommuteoptions when not performing examinations.
  • ForensicPathology Fellowship Program: Funded for four fellows with an incredibletraining track-record.
  • University ofNew Mexico: Faculty appointments within the Pathology Department.
  • RotatingPathology residents and medical students, providing ample mentor and educationopportunities.
  • Researchopportunities: A full-time epidemiologist, physicist, and staff for statisticalanalysis.
  • Grief servicesdepartment assists with family communication.
  • Completesupport staff: Investigators who respond to scenes and staff the office 24/7;morphology technicians and full administrative support staff.
  • Histologyservices provided by a local laboratory. Toxicology testing is provided by anationally recognized external laboratory.
  • Privatetransportation services for judicial hearings within New Mexico.

Benefits

  • Multipleretirement plan options
  • Definedcontribution plan options (similar to a pension) with significant employercontribution
  • Tax deferredvoluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)
  • Annual leave:21 days/year (252 hours maximum accrual)
  • Sick leave: 10working days
  • Parental leave:Up to 120 consecutive days or 17 weeks (inclusive of holidays)
  • Professionalleave: Up to 12 working days in a fiscal year
  • 3000 annually,for professional/education/travel expenses
  • Relocationpackage
  • Medical,Dental, Basic Life, and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • TuitionRemission for employee and spouse/domestic partner

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