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United StatesJobMorticianAverage Mortician SalaryPayJob DetailsSkillsJob ListingsHow should I pay?Price a JobWhat am I worth?Find market worth$55,670/ yearAvg. Base Salary (USD)10%$40kMEDIAN$56k90%$77k

The average salary for a Mortician is $55,670 in 2026

Base Salary$40k - $77kBonus$502 - $10kProfit Sharing$527 - $3kCommission$0 - $535Total Pay$37k - $79kBased on 111 salary profiles (last updated Jun 29 2025)Is Average Mortician Salary your job title? Find out what you should be paidUse our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?Location:United States (change)Years in Field/Career:How it works:1Enter city & years of experience2Add pay factors like skills & education3Find your market worth with a report tailored to youEXPLORE BY:CityMinneapolis, MNBaltimore, MDLos Angeles, CADallas, TXSee All CitiesDon't see what you are looking for?Get A Free Custom Salary Report »ExperienceEntry LevelEarly CareerMid CareerExperiencedLate CareerDon't see what you are looking for?Get A Free Custom Salary Report »SkillCustomer ServiceCounselingMedical TerminologyOffice AdministrationOrganizingTechnical ServicesOral / Verbal CommunicationTeam LeadershipSee All SkillsDon't see what you are looking for?Get A Free Custom Salary Report »JobAdministrative AssistantOffice ManagerCustomer Service Representative (CSR)Sales AssociateCashierRetail Store ManagerOperations ManagerMedical AssistantReceptionistOffice AdministratorDon't see what you are looking for?Get A Free Custom Salary Report »

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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Morticians?

Entry Level▼12%Early Career▼8%Mid Career▼4%Late Career▲13%Experienced▲29%

An entry-level Mortician with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $48,796 based on 11 salaries. An early career Mortician with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $51,456 based on 51 salaries. A mid-career Mortician …Read more

What Do Morticians Do?

Morticians prepare bodies for cremation or burial. They are usually formally trained at a mortuary college or via an apprenticeship. When morticians gains possession of a body, they begin the ceremonial rites. They first disinfect the body with a germicide. They then drain all the blood from the blood vessels of the deceased. Morticians then fill the blood vessels with embalming fluid and dyes to preserve the condition of the body, delay any decay or infection and to help the body to look …Read more

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How do Morticians Rate Their Jobs?

Not enough data(3)1ReviewWe currently don't have any reviews for this job and need at least 5 ratings before we can calculate a satisfaction score. Are you a Mortician? Take our survey to help us meet this goal.

Common Health Benefits for a Mortician

Medical76%Dental59%Vision41%None24%

Gender Breakdown for Morticians

Female70.6%Male23.5%Prefer to self-define5.9%This data is based on 17 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

FAQs About Morticians

What is the highest pay for Morticians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mortician is $77k / year

What is the lowest pay for Morticians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mortician is $40k / year

How can Morticians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Mortician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Mortician that oversees more junior Morticians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

WHAT AM I WORTH?What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.Job Title:Location:United States (change)