How much does a mortician make in Atlanta?
$55,660a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $26.76 an hour or $4,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.76
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,050Median: $55,660Highest 10%: $78,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| 75th | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| 90th | $78,610 | $37.79 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Augusta, GA | $49,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,200 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Makeup Artist | $160,200 |
| Costume Attendant | $94,900 |
| Skincare Specialist | $51,320 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,530 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $26.76 ($55,660 a year).
Do morticians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $55,660 against $55,010 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $49,990, so Atlanta pays 11% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for mortician pay?
64 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.