How Much Does a Mortician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$55,010
Morticians in the U.S. earn a median of $55,010 a year, or $26.45 an hour. Half of morticians earn more than $55,010 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $88,620.
Pay percentiles for morticians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.03 | $33,350 |
| 25th | $20.40 | $42,430 |
| 50th (median) | $26.45 | $55,010 |
| 75th | $34.62 | $72,010 |
| 90th | $42.61 | $88,620 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (SOC 39-4031). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for morticians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $81,530 | $39.20 | +48% |
| Utah | $72,800 | $35.00 | +32% |
| Illinois | $69,600 | $33.46 | +27% |
| New Jersey | $69,110 | $33.22 | +26% |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | $30.92 | +17% |
| Iowa | $63,700 | $30.63 | +16% |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 | $30.57 | +16% |
| New York | $63,090 | $30.33 | +15% |
| Massachusetts | $62,120 | $29.86 | +13% |
| Indiana | $60,890 | $29.27 | +11% |
| United States | $55,010 | $26.45 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many morticians are there?
BLS counts about 25,100 morticians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers”. The most jobs are in California (2,240), Florida (1,510) and Texas (1,500).
The mean (average) annual wage is $58,160, higher than the median of $55,010.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,584
- Biweekly
- $2,116
- Weekly
- $1,058
- Daily (8 hours)
- $212
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do morticians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for morticians is $26.45. The middle 50% earn between $20.40 and $34.62 an hour.
Which state pays morticians the most?
Delaware has the highest median wage for morticians at $81,530, +48% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for morticians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of morticians earn less than $33,350 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.