How much does a mortician make in Iowa?
$63,700a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Iowa. That is $30.63 an hour or $5,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.63
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,540Median: $63,700Highest 10%: $94,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $54,040 | $25.98 | |
| Median | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 75th | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 90th | $94,950 | $45.65 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $70,280 |
| Des Moines, IA | $70,100 |
| Omaha, NE | $69,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 3. Illinois | $69,600 |
| 4. New Jersey | $69,110 |
| 5. Nebraska | $64,310 |
| 6. Iowa | $63,700 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $63,580 |
| 8. New York | $63,090 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.63 ($63,700 a year).
Do morticians make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $63,700 against $55,010 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Iowa rank for mortician pay?
Iowa ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays morticians the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $70,280 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.