How much does a mortician make in Baltimore?
$57,520a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $27.65 an hour or $4,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.65
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $57,520Highest 10%: $98,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $57,520 | $27.65 | |
| 75th | $81,090 | $38.99 | |
| 90th | $98,730 | $47.47 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,470 |
| Washington, DC | $60,440 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Skincare Specialist | $58,930 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $51,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $50,640 |
| Barber | $47,380 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,140 |
| Residential Advisor | $45,400 |
| Locker Room | $42,870 |
| Concierge | $39,670 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $37,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $27.65 ($57,520 a year).
Do morticians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $57,520 against $55,010 nationally, 5% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $58,060, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for mortician pay?
58 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,730 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.