How much does a mortician make in Seattle?
$60,120a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.90 an hour or $5,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,560Median: $60,120Highest 10%: $78,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| 75th | $73,470 | $35.32 | |
| 90th | $78,790 | $37.88 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| Portland, OR | $49,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.90 ($60,120 a year).
Do morticians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $60,120 against $55,010 nationally, 9% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,700, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for mortician pay?
41 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,790 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.