How much does a mortician make in Denver?

$61,430a year

Median yearly pay for morticians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,119 a month.

Hourly: $29.53
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 30 of 130
Jobs in the area: 130

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $61,430Highest 10%: $146,700

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$44,130	$21.22
25th	$47,370	$22.77
Median	$61,430	$29.53
75th	$85,110	$40.92
90th	$146,700	$70.54

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for morticians.

No other city in the state with data.

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Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker	$73,800
Barber	$61,080
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker	$57,660
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker	$57,190
Skincare Specialist	$54,500
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor	$50,580
Concierge	$46,710
Residential Advisor	$44,670
Childcare Worker	$44,320
Animal Trainer	$44,160

Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mortician make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $29.53 ($61,430 a year).

Do morticians make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $61,430 against $55,010 nationally, 12% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $60,850, so Denver pays 1% more.

Where does Denver rank for mortician pay?

30 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does a mortician make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,700 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.