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How much does a mortician make in Louisville?

$48,140a year

Median yearly pay for morticians in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,012 a month.

Hourly
$23.14
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
94 of 130
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,350Median: $48,140Highest 10%: $77,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,350$13.63
25th$32,340$15.55
Median$48,140$23.14
75th$62,650$30.12
90th$77,940$37.47

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for morticians.

Cincinnati, OH$58,510
Mortician salary in Kentucky Mortician salary in all states

Related jobs in Louisville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$59,980
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,170
Manicurist and Pedicurist$46,340
Embalmer$45,740
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,180
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,020
Skincare Specialist$38,750
Tour and Travel Guide$37,800
Personal Care and Service Worker$37,740
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$35,580
Salaries for every job in Louisville, KY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mortician make an hour in Louisville?

The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $23.14 ($48,140 a year).

Do morticians make more in Louisville than the national average?

No: $48,140 against $55,010 nationally, 12% less.

How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $43,320, so Louisville pays 11% more.

Where does Louisville rank for mortician pay?

94 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does a mortician make starting out in Louisville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,940 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.