How much does a mortician make in Salt Lake City?
$74,610a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $35.87 an hour or $6,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.87
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,860Median: $74,610Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 25th | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| Median | $74,610 | $35.87 | |
| 75th | $82,000 | $39.42 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.41 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UTFrequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $35.87 ($74,610 a year).
Do morticians make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $74,610 against $55,010 nationally, 36% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $72,800, so Salt Lake City pays 2% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for mortician pay?
5 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 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.