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 4
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Karen Pandeli works as a Medical Examiner Investigator for Medical Examiner. Karen earned $133,822 in 2025.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Amy Lizarraga serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,829.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Jasmine Sebro works as a Medical Examiner Investigator for Medical Examiner. Jasmine earned $132,666 in 2025.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Francisco Ngayan is a Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $132,468.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Gerardo Meza is a Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $132,057.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Patrick Begley serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,307.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Brenda Shafer holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,121.
Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Michelle Sierra serves as a Forensic Techician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,779.
Staff Assistant I/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Karen Plascencia serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,766.
Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner
Miriam Fernandez works as a Forensic Techician I for Medical Examiner. Miriam earned $129,424 in 2025.
Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner
Tara White is a Forensic Technician II at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $129,228.
Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Gustavo Valdivia serves as a Senior Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,089.
Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner
Ted Morris holds the role of Forensic Techician I at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,636.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Karen Tapia holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,755.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Brian Bey works as a Forensic Attendant for Medical Examiner. Brian earned $126,597 in 2025.
Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner
Roy Fernandez works as a Forensic Technician II for Medical Examiner. Roy earned $126,001 in 2025.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Jasmine Williams serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,361.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Karina Peck holds the role of Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,720.
Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Araceli Aguilar serves as a Senior Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,132.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Melissa Guzman serves as a Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,973.
Senior Secretary II/Medical Examiner
Rayna Hernandez holds the role of Senior Secretary II at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,626.
Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner
Brianna Hernandez holds the role of Forensic Technician II at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,251.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Dustin Miranda works as a Forensic Attendant for Medical Examiner. Dustin earned $122,000 in 2025.
Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Alfred Scott serves as a Senior Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,968.
Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Yun-Jung Choi works as a Criminalist for Medical Examiner. Yun-Jung earned $120,411 in 2025.
Forensic Technician II/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Rodrigo Gutierrez serves as a Forensic Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,988.
Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Cindy Martinez serves as a Forensic Techician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,880.
Supervising Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Michael Sanchez is a Supervising Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $119,728.
Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee/Medical Examiner
Marlene Hernandez works as a Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee for Medical Examiner. Marlene earned $118,954 in 2025.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Cody Wheeldon is a Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $118,720.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Medical Examiner
Israel Barnette works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Medical Examiner. Israel earned $118,403 in 2025.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Delila Caballero serves as a Forensic Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,032.
Forensic Techician I/Medical Examiner
At Medical Examiner, Rachael Delgado serves as a Forensic Techician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,721.
Criminalist/Medical Examiner
Jessica Reyes works as a Criminalist for Medical Examiner. Jessica earned $116,053 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Medical Examiner
Elizabeth Napoles works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Medical Examiner. Elizabeth earned $114,667 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Medical Examiner
Carmen Manzano holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,557.
Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Priscilla Marron is a Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $114,466.
Senior Forensic Attendant/Medical Examiner
Ivan Cardenas holds the role of Senior Forensic Attendant at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,515.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Medical Examiner
Regina Augustine holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Medical Examiner. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,827.
Medical Examiner Investigator/Medical Examiner
Erica Barrios is a Medical Examiner Investigator at Medical Examiner. 2025 total compensation came to $112,821.