Los Angeles County / Medical Examiner
Agency file
The Medical Examiner oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 272 employees with median total compensation of $125,681; the highest distinct record was $722,207.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 272 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($125,681) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $226,082 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $40,271. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Chief Medical Examiner/Medical Examiner
Odey Ukpo is a Chief Medical Examiner at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $722,207.
Senior Physician Pathology-Forensic/Medical Examiner
Raffi Djabourian holds the role of Senior Physician Pathology-Forensic at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $696,274.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Juan Carrillo is a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $605,775.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Vadims Poukens is a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $597,472.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Paul Gliniecki holds the role of Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $596,957.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Kevin Young works as a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex for Medical Examiner. Kevin earned $542,110 in 2025.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Lawrence Nguyen works as a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex for Medical Examiner. Lawrence earned $526,729 in 2025.
Senior Physician Pathology-Forensic/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Brice Hunt serves as a Senior Physician Pathology-Forensic. Their 2025 pay totaled $526,008.
Medical Director, Medical Examiner (Uc)/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Robyn Parks serves as a Medical Director, Medical Examiner (Uc). Their 2025 pay totaled $498,157.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Martina Kennedy holds the role of Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $475,159.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Richard Ou works as a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex for Medical Examiner. Richard earned $429,085 in 2025.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Grant Ho is a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $403,866.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
Edwin Partovi holds the role of Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $399,207.
Chief Deputy Director, Medical Examiner(Uc)/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Akiko Tagawa serves as a Chief Deputy Director, Medical Examiner(Uc). Their 2025 pay totaled $354,772.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Pedro Ortiz Colom serves as a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Megaflex. Their 2025 pay totaled $293,414.
Supervising Criminalist II/Medical Examiner
Sarah Buxton De Quintana holds the role of Supervising Criminalist II at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,309.
Departmental Finance Manager I/Medical Examiner
Patricia Romo holds the role of Departmental Finance Manager I at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $280,827.
Administrative Deputy I (Uc)/Medical Examiner
Nichelle Shaw is a Administrative Deputy I (Uc) at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $280,803.
Chief, Medical Examiner's Investigations/Medical Examiner
Brian Elias is a Chief, Medical Examiner's Investigations at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $279,241.
Criminalistics Research Consultant/Medical Examiner
Christopher Dalchele works as a Criminalistics Research Consultant for Medical Examiner. Christopher earned $242,751 in 2025.
Hd,Commission Servs,Bd of Supvrs/Medical Examiner
Vanessa Gastelum is a Hd,Commission Servs,Bd of Supvrs at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $241,177.
Assistant Chf, Medical Examiner's Investigations/Medical Examiner
Emily Tauscher works as a Assistant Chf, Medical Examiner's Investigations for Medical Examiner. Emily earned $239,362 in 2025.
Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Emily Lo serves as a Phys Specialist Pathology-Forensic Non Megaflex. Their 2025 pay totaled $237,928.
Supervising Criminalist I/Medical Examiner
Jessica Gadway is a Supervising Criminalist I at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $233,988.
Supervising Criminalist I/Medical Examiner
Samantha Ingalls is a Supervising Criminalist I at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $231,514.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Eucen Fu is a Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $231,485.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Winters Hardy is a Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $227,497.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Rubi Cabrera holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,082.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Danielle Van Cleve works as a Senior Criminalist for Medical Examiner. Danielle earned $225,209 in 2025.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Jorge Posada holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,652.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Courtney Castellino holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,337.
Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee/Medical Examiner
Brian Hong is a Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $222,736.
Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor/Medical Examiner
Jose Machuca works as a Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor for Medical Examiner. Jose earned $217,627 in 2025.
Supvg Medical Examiner's Investigator II/Medical Examiner
John Kades is a Supvg Medical Examiner's Investigator II at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $214,349.
Deptl Human Resources Manager I/Medical Examiner
Michael Ross Cordial is a Deptl Human Resources Manager I at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $207,426.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Alexandra Chavez holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,276.
Chf,Forensic Laboratories/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Rakhshanda Javed serves as a Chf,Forensic Laboratories. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,526.
Administrative Services Manager I/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Christian Martinez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,995.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Kimberley Arnold holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,692.
Senior Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Mackenzie Liebl holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,447.