Mortician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A mortician earns a median of $55,010 a year ($26.45 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $58,160. About 25,100 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $55,010
- Gross pay
- $2,115.77
- Federal income tax
- −$170.05
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$131.18
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$30.68
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,783.87
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $55,010
- Federal
- $4,421
- FICA
- $4,208
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $46,381
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-4031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.45; the average is $27.96.
What is the salary range for a mortician?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,350 and the top 10% earn over $88,620 a year.
How much is $55,010 after taxes?
About $46,381 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $44,325 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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