How much does a mortician make in Milwaukee?
$57,650a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,560Median: $57,650Highest 10%: $93,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $57,650 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| 90th | $93,360 | $44.88 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Madison, WI | $58,250 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,090 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,700 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,190 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,270 |
| Concierge | $42,010 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,300 |
| Animal Trainer | $40,520 |
| Costume Attendant | $40,440 |
| Hairdresser | $38,190 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $36,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $27.72 ($57,650 a year).
Do morticians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $57,650 against $55,010 nationally, 5% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,250, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for mortician pay?
57 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,360 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.