How much does a mortician make in Georgia?
$49,990a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Georgia. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,810Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $78,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 90th | $78,290 | $37.64 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $55,660 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,610 |
| Macon, GA | $48,040 |
| Columbus, GA | $46,210 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 25. Rhode Island | $55,420 |
| 26. California | $50,750 |
| 27. New Mexico | $50,380 |
| 28. Georgia | $49,990 |
| 29. Minnesota | $49,760 |
| 30. Vermont | $48,740 |
| 31. Oregon | $48,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).
Do morticians make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $49,990 against $55,010 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Georgia rank for mortician pay?
Georgia ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in Georgia pays morticians the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $55,660 a year.
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.