How much does a mortician make in Madison?
$58,250a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,854 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,360Median: $58,250Highest 10%: $94,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 25th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $74,340 | $35.74 | |
| 90th | $94,740 | $45.55 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Milwaukee, WI | $57,650 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,090 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,620 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,310 |
| Residential Advisor | $44,170 |
| Animal Trainer | $41,130 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $39,020 |
| Skincare Specialist | $37,720 |
| Funeral Attendant | $36,570 |
| Hairdresser | $36,490 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.00 ($58,250 a year).
Do morticians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $58,250 against $55,010 nationally, 6% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,250, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for mortician pay?
51 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,740 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.