Mortician salary: how much does a mortician make?
A mortician in the US earns a median of $55,010 a year, about $26.45 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,350 and the top 10% earn over $88,620. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Delaware, has a median of $81,530.
Mortician pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a mortician make an hour?
The median mortician earns $26.45 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $16.03 for the lowest-paid 10% to $42.61 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| Lower 25% | $42,430 | $20.40 |
| Median (typical) | $55,010 | $26.45 |
| Upper 25% | $72,010 | $34.62 |
| Top 10% | $88,620 | $42.61 |
Mortician salary by state
Median annual pay for morticians by state, from BLS May 2025 data. “Not published” means BLS did not release a figure for that state, usually because too few employers reported this job there.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,930 | $21.60 |
| Alaska | Not published | – |
| Arizona | $41,870 | $20.13 |
| Arkansas | $36,120 | $17.37 |
| California | $50,750 | $24.40 |
| Colorado | $60,850 | $29.25 |
| Connecticut | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| Delaware | $81,530 | $39.20 |
| District of Columbia | Not published | – |
| Florida | $48,510 | $23.32 |
| Georgia | $49,990 | $24.03 |
| Hawaii | $46,310 | $22.26 |
| Idaho | $60,250 | $28.97 |
| Illinois | $69,600 | $33.46 |
| Indiana | $60,890 | $29.27 |
| Iowa | $63,700 | $30.62 |
| Kansas | $58,580 | $28.16 |
| Kentucky | $43,320 | $20.83 |
| Louisiana | $46,730 | $22.47 |
| Maine | $60,880 | $29.27 |
| Maryland | $58,060 | $27.91 |
| Massachusetts | $62,120 | $29.87 |
| Michigan | $60,450 | $29.06 |
| Minnesota | $49,760 | $23.92 |
| Mississippi | $48,350 | $23.25 |
| Missouri | $42,940 | $20.64 |
| Montana | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | $30.92 |
| Nevada | $43,940 | $21.12 |
| New Hampshire | $57,630 | $27.71 |
| New Jersey | $69,110 | $33.23 |
| New Mexico | $50,380 | $24.22 |
| New York | $63,090 | $30.33 |
| North Carolina | $60,730 | $29.20 |
| North Dakota | $59,760 | $28.73 |
| Ohio | $57,800 | $27.79 |
| Oklahoma | $47,780 | $22.97 |
| Oregon | $48,630 | $23.38 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 | $30.57 |
| Rhode Island | $55,420 | $26.64 |
| South Carolina | $40,020 | $19.24 |
| South Dakota | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| Tennessee | $46,180 | $22.20 |
| Texas | $46,630 | $22.42 |
| Utah | $72,800 | $35.00 |
| Vermont | $48,740 | $23.43 |
| Virginia | Not published | – |
| Washington | $59,700 | $28.70 |
| West Virginia | $47,960 | $23.06 |
| Wisconsin | $58,250 | $28.00 |
| Wyoming | $55,570 | $26.72 |
Highest-paying states for morticians
- Delaware: $81,530 median
- Utah: $72,800 median
- Illinois: $69,600 median
- New Jersey: $69,110 median
- Nebraska: $64,310 median
The lowest published medians are in Arkansas ($36,120), South Carolina ($40,020), Arizona ($41,870), Missouri ($42,940), Kentucky ($43,320). The most mortician jobs are in California (2,240 jobs), Florida (1,510 jobs), Texas (1,500 jobs), Ohio (1,370 jobs), Illinois (1,320 jobs).
How much does a mortician make a month?
At the median salary of $55,010, a mortician earns about $4,584 a month, $2,116 every two weeks or $1,058 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced mortician pay
New morticians typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,350 a year and the lowest 25% under $42,430. The top 25% earn over $72,010 and the top 10% over $88,620. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Mortician salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Mortician | $55,010 |
| Cosmetologist | $35,790 |
| Barber | $38,210 |
| Massage therapist | $58,450 |
| Personal trainer | $47,160 |
| Bartender | $34,340 |
| Esthetician | $45,330 |
Mortician take-home pay by state (2026)
2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 joint), and each state's 2026 income tax. Local income taxes, state disability or paid-leave payroll taxes and other deductions are not included. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Common questions
How much does a mortician make?
The US median is $55,010 a year ($26.45 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a mortician make an hour?
The median is about $26.45 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $16.03 and the top 10% about $42.61 an hour.
Which state pays morticians the most?
Delaware has the highest median at $81,530, followed by Utah ($72,800) and Illinois ($69,600).
How much does a mortician make a month?
At the US median of $55,010 a year, about $4,584 a month or $2,116 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level mortician make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,350 a year and the lowest 25% under $42,430, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of morticians make?
The top 10% earn over $88,620 a year; the top 25% earn over $72,010.
How much does a mortician make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $50,750 in California, $46,630 in Texas, $48,510 in Florida, $63,090 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 39-4031, “Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.