How much does a mortician make in Houston?
$47,990a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,400Median: $47,990Highest 10%: $60,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,400 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 90th | $60,700 | $29.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Austin, TX | $49,880 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,140 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,760 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.07 ($47,990 a year).
Do morticians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,990 against $55,010 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,630, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for mortician pay?
98 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,700 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.