How much does a mortician make in Detroit?

$62,190a year

Median yearly pay for morticians in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $29.90 an hour or $5,183 a month.

Hourly: $29.90
Vs. national median: +13%
Rank among cities: 25 of 130
Jobs in the area: 290

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,000Median: $62,190Highest 10%: $91,970

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,000	$18.75
25th	$47,000	$22.60
Median	$62,190	$29.90
75th	$76,120	$36.60
90th	$91,970	$44.22

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for morticians.

Grand Rapids, MI	$63,010
Flint, MI	$60,920

Mortician salary in Michigan Mortician salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker	$63,630
Skincare Specialist	$47,000
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor	$46,880
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker	$43,640
Residential Advisor	$41,460
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker	$39,520
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$36,810
Concierge	$35,620
Barber	$35,490
Funeral Attendant	$35,380

Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mortician make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $29.90 ($62,190 a year).

Do morticians make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $62,190 against $55,010 nationally, 13% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $60,450, so Detroit pays 3% more.

Where does Detroit rank for mortician pay?

25 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does a mortician make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,970 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.