How much does a mortician make in North Carolina?
$60,730a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in North Carolina. That is $29.20 an hour or $5,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.20
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,950Median: $60,730Highest 10%: $84,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| 25th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| 75th | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 90th | $84,920 | $40.83 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $63,450 |
| Asheville, NC | $62,380 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $61,030 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,780 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 10. Indiana | $60,890 |
| 11. Maine | $60,880 |
| 12. Colorado | $60,850 |
| 13. North Carolina | $60,730 |
| 14. Michigan | $60,450 |
| 15. Idaho | $60,250 |
| 16. North Dakota | $59,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.20 ($60,730 a year).
Do morticians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $60,730 against $55,010 nationally, 10% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for mortician pay?
North Carolina ranks 13 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays morticians the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $63,450 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.