How much does a mortician make in New York?
$63,090a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in New York. That is $30.33 an hour or $5,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.33
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,780Median: $63,090Highest 10%: $94,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 25th | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| Median | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| 75th | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 90th | $94,990 | $45.67 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $72,860 |
| Albany, NY | $61,940 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,130 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 5. Nebraska | $64,310 |
| 6. Iowa | $63,700 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $63,580 |
| 8. New York | $63,090 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,120 |
| 10. Indiana | $60,890 |
| 11. Maine | $60,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.33 ($63,090 a year).
Do morticians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,090 against $55,010 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for mortician pay?
New York ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays morticians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $72,860 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.