How much does a mortician make in Boston?
$62,540a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.07 an hour or $5,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.07
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,400Median: $62,540Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 25th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 75th | $85,290 | $41.00 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.65 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Providence, RI | $55,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.07 ($62,540 a year).
Do morticians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $62,540 against $55,010 nationally, 14% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $62,120, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for mortician pay?
22 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 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.