How much does a mortician make in Kentucky?
$43,320a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Kentucky. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $43,320Highest 10%: $61,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $29,730 | $14.29 | |
| Median | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 90th | $61,230 | $29.44 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,510 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,660 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 41. Alabama | $44,930 |
| 42. Nevada | $43,940 |
| 43. Montana | $43,680 |
| 44. Kentucky | $43,320 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,940 |
| 46. Arizona | $41,870 |
| 47. South Carolina | $40,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.83 ($43,320 a year).
Do morticians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $43,320 against $55,010 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for mortician pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays morticians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $58,510 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.