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Los Angeles County / Medical Examiner

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Medical Examiner

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$39.7M
Employees
272
Median total
$125,681
Highest record
$722,207

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$89,313 (61%)
  • Overtime$1,431 (1%)
  • Other$9,122 (6%)
  • Benefits$45,951 (32%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$40,271
$92,749
$125,681
$176,875
$226,082

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Albert Sandoval

Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$143,689
Base pay
$77,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,285
Benefits
$52,069
Total compensation
$143,689

At Medical Examiner, Albert Sandoval serves as a Forensic Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,689.

Viridiana Aguilar

Administrative Services Manager I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$143,469
Base pay
$76,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,727
Benefits
$59,028
Total compensation
$143,469

At Medical Examiner, Viridiana Aguilar serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,469.

Sergio Flores

Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$143,447
Base pay
$76,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,091
Benefits
$54,929
Total compensation
$143,447

Sergio Flores works as a Forensic Techician I for Medical Examiner. Sergio earned $143,447 in 2025.

Vanessa Garcia

Senior Secretary IV/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$142,392
Base pay
$81,412
Overtime
$776
Other pay
$6,696
Benefits
$53,508
Total compensation
$142,392

At Medical Examiner, Vanessa Garcia serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,392.

Michael Aparicio

Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$140,728
Base pay
$74,462
Overtime
$1,987
Other pay
$8,616
Benefits
$55,663
Total compensation
$140,728

Michael Aparicio works as a Senior Forensic Attendant for Medical Examiner. Michael earned $140,728 in 2025.

Laura Araujo

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$140,087
Base pay
$93,978
Overtime
$556
Other pay
$5,127
Benefits
$40,426
Total compensation
$140,087

At Medical Examiner, Laura Araujo serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,087.

Bonnie Huerta

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$140,010
Base pay
$86,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,580
Benefits
$50,018
Total compensation
$140,010

Bonnie Huerta holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,010.

Ruben Pena

Supervising Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$137,947
Base pay
$83,106
Overtime
$2,437
Other pay
$11,547
Benefits
$40,857
Total compensation
$137,947

Ruben Pena works as a Supervising Forensic Attendant for Medical Examiner. Ruben earned $137,947 in 2025.

David Grkinich

Administrative Deputy I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$136,057
Base pay
$75,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,432
Benefits
$38,809
Total compensation
$136,057

David Grkinich holds the role of Administrative Deputy I at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,057.

Tami Aque

Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$135,963
Base pay
$68,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,981
Benefits
$53,814
Total compensation
$135,963

Tami Aque is a Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $135,963.

Ellyani Armanto

Accountant II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$135,944
Base pay
$82,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,270
Benefits
$38,851
Total compensation
$135,944

Ellyani Armanto holds the role of Accountant II at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,944.

Kristina Barnett

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$134,358
Base pay
$81,215
Overtime
$823
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$49,370
Total compensation
$134,358

Kristina Barnett is a Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $134,358.

Karen Pandeli

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$133,822
Base pay
$81,153
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$2,631
Benefits
$50,016
Total compensation
$133,822

Karen Pandeli works as a Medical Examiner Investigator for Medical Examiner. Karen earned $133,822 in 2025.

Amy Lizarraga

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$132,829
Base pay
$75,727
Overtime
$1,041
Other pay
$1,991
Benefits
$54,070
Total compensation
$132,829

At Medical Examiner, Amy Lizarraga serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,829.

Jasmine Sebro

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$132,666
Base pay
$76,184
Overtime
$581
Other pay
$5,937
Benefits
$49,964
Total compensation
$132,666

Jasmine Sebro works as a Medical Examiner Investigator for Medical Examiner. Jasmine earned $132,666 in 2025.

Francisco Ngayan

Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$132,468
Base pay
$67,814
Overtime
$9,019
Other pay
$7,883
Benefits
$47,752
Total compensation
$132,468

Francisco Ngayan is a Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $132,468.

Gerardo Meza

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$132,057
Base pay
$86,998
Overtime
$1,842
Other pay
$2,919
Benefits
$40,298
Total compensation
$132,057

Gerardo Meza is a Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $132,057.

Patrick Begley

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$130,307
Base pay
$75,244
Overtime
$333
Other pay
$2,988
Benefits
$51,742
Total compensation
$130,307

At Medical Examiner, Patrick Begley serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,307.

Brenda Shafer

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$130,121
Base pay
$62,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,181
Benefits
$52,918
Total compensation
$130,121

Brenda Shafer holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,121.

Michelle Sierra

Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$129,779
Base pay
$75,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,499
Benefits
$49,000
Total compensation
$129,779

At Medical Examiner, Michelle Sierra serves as a Forensic Techician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,779.

Karen Plascencia

Staff Assistant I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$129,766
Base pay
$72,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,531
Benefits
$51,986
Total compensation
$129,766

At Medical Examiner, Karen Plascencia serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,766.

Miriam Fernandez

Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$129,424
Base pay
$70,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$54,393
Total compensation
$129,424

Miriam Fernandez works as a Forensic Techician I for Medical Examiner. Miriam earned $129,424 in 2025.

Tara White

Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$129,228
Base pay
$84,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,964
Benefits
$37,296
Total compensation
$129,228

Tara White is a Forensic Technician II at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $129,228.

Gustavo Valdivia

Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$128,089
Base pay
$69,978
Overtime
$5,022
Other pay
$7,321
Benefits
$45,768
Total compensation
$128,089

At Medical Examiner, Gustavo Valdivia serves as a Senior Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,089.

Ted Morris

Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$127,636
Base pay
$76,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,966
Benefits
$37,243
Total compensation
$127,636

Ted Morris holds the role of Forensic Techician I at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,636.

Karen Tapia

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$126,755
Base pay
$73,050
Overtime
$130
Other pay
$1,561
Benefits
$52,014
Total compensation
$126,755

Karen Tapia holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,755.

Brian Bey

Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$126,597
Base pay
$68,224
Overtime
$5,924
Other pay
$6,852
Benefits
$45,597
Total compensation
$126,597

Brian Bey works as a Forensic Attendant for Medical Examiner. Brian earned $126,597 in 2025.

Roy Fernandez

Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$126,001
Base pay
$84,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,645
Benefits
$27,388
Total compensation
$126,001

Roy Fernandez works as a Forensic Technician II for Medical Examiner. Roy earned $126,001 in 2025.

Jasmine Williams

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$125,361
Base pay
$75,222
Overtime
$1,276
Other pay
$725
Benefits
$48,138
Total compensation
$125,361

At Medical Examiner, Jasmine Williams serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,361.

Karina Peck

Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$123,720
Base pay
$79,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,712
Benefits
$40,486
Total compensation
$123,720

Karina Peck holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,720.

Araceli Aguilar

Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$123,132
Base pay
$74,566
Overtime
$292
Other pay
$11,005
Benefits
$37,269
Total compensation
$123,132

At Medical Examiner, Araceli Aguilar serves as a Senior Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,132.

Melissa Guzman

Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$122,973
Base pay
$67,606
Overtime
$136
Other pay
$9,724
Benefits
$45,507
Total compensation
$122,973

At Medical Examiner, Melissa Guzman serves as a Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,973.

Rayna Hernandez

Senior Secretary II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$122,626
Base pay
$60,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,035
Benefits
$57,566
Total compensation
$122,626

Rayna Hernandez holds the role of Senior Secretary II at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,626.

Brianna Hernandez

Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$122,251
Base pay
$67,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,487
Benefits
$49,173
Total compensation
$122,251

Brianna Hernandez holds the role of Forensic Technician II at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,251.

Dustin Miranda

Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$122,000
Base pay
$68,224
Overtime
$1,103
Other pay
$9,499
Benefits
$43,174
Total compensation
$122,000

Dustin Miranda works as a Forensic Attendant for Medical Examiner. Dustin earned $122,000 in 2025.

Alfred Scott

Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$121,968
Base pay
$71,745
Overtime
$2,948
Other pay
$10,773
Benefits
$36,502
Total compensation
$121,968

At Medical Examiner, Alfred Scott serves as a Senior Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,968.

Yun-Jung Choi

Criminalist/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$120,411
Base pay
$73,182
Overtime
$652
Other pay
$4,932
Benefits
$41,645
Total compensation
$120,411

Yun-Jung Choi works as a Criminalist for Medical Examiner. Yun-Jung earned $120,411 in 2025.

Rodrigo Gutierrez

Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$119,988
Base pay
$67,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,414
Benefits
$47,544
Total compensation
$119,988

At Medical Examiner, Rodrigo Gutierrez serves as a Forensic Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,988.

Cindy Martinez

Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$119,880
Base pay
$67,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,086
Benefits
$45,035
Total compensation
$119,880

At Medical Examiner, Cindy Martinez serves as a Forensic Techician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,880.

Michael Sanchez

Supervising Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner

2025 total comp
$119,728
Base pay
$76,055
Overtime
$1,602
Other pay
$6,516
Benefits
$35,555
Total compensation
$119,728

Michael Sanchez is a Supervising Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $119,728.