How much does a mortician make in Portland?
$49,930a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.00
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,630Median: $49,930Highest 10%: $80,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $80,600 | $38.75 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Animal Trainer | $66,040 |
| Barber | $64,310 |
| Hairdresser | $59,610 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $59,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $59,350 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,030 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $47,280 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,160 |
| Recreation Worker | $42,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.00 ($49,930 a year).
Do morticians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $49,930 against $55,010 nationally, 9% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,630, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for mortician pay?
77 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,600 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.