How much does a mortician make in Louisiana?
$46,730a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Louisiana. That is $22.47 an hour or $3,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.47
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,190Median: $46,730Highest 10%: $78,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,190 | $13.07 | |
| 25th | $30,990 | $14.90 | |
| Median | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 75th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $78,770 | $37.87 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,380 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 34. West Virginia | $47,960 |
| 35. South Dakota | $47,840 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $47,780 |
| 37. Louisiana | $46,730 |
| 38. Texas | $46,630 |
| 39. Hawaii | $46,310 |
| 40. Tennessee | $46,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.47 ($46,730 a year).
Do morticians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $46,730 against $55,010 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for mortician pay?
Louisiana ranks 37 of 48 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays morticians the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $51,380 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.