Coroners
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.
AI Impact Summary
Coroners faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 31/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 15% of all analyzed occupations. Of 20 analyzed tasks, 11 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Skill Impact Analysis
6
AI-Vulnerable
7
AI-Resistant
5
AI-Augmented
AI-Vulnerable
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
AI-Resistant
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death. | 0 | 9.0% | 14% |
| Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons. | 40 | 43.0% | 12% |
| Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death. | 60 | 73.2% | 5% |
| Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence. | 50 | 47.0% | 8% |
| Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes. | 60 | 73.2% | 4% |
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 29.5%
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$78,420
per year
Mean Wage
$84,980
per year
Employment
398K
workers
Wage Range
$46,230 - $130,030
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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