How much does a mortician make in Mississippi?
$48,350a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Mississippi. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,360Median: $48,350Highest 10%: $60,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,360 | $12.67 | |
| 25th | $42,960 | $20.65 | |
| Median | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $55,950 | $26.90 | |
| 90th | $60,570 | $29.12 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $50,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $46,970 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 30. Vermont | $48,740 |
| 31. Oregon | $48,630 |
| 32. Florida | $48,510 |
| 33. Mississippi | $48,350 |
| 34. West Virginia | $47,960 |
| 35. South Dakota | $47,840 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $47,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $23.25 ($48,350 a year).
Do morticians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $48,350 against $55,010 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for mortician pay?
Mississippi ranks 33 of 48 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays morticians the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $50,080 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.