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How much does a mortician make in Tampa?

$48,540a year

Median yearly pay for morticians in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,045 a month.

Hourly
$23.34
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
90 of 130
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,890Median: $48,540Highest 10%: $78,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,890$14.85
25th$36,680$17.63
Median$48,540$23.34
75th$64,300$30.91
90th$78,340$37.66

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for morticians.

Orlando, FL$50,530
Miami, FL$49,190
North Port, FL$48,940
Jacksonville, FL$47,620
Deltona, FL$46,240
Mortician salary in Florida Mortician salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$63,470
Embalmer$60,300
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,180
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,250
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,490
Residential Advisor$44,810
Skincare Specialist$43,920
Animal Trainer$43,680
Crematory Operator$39,240
Manicurist and Pedicurist$38,330
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mortician make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $23.34 ($48,540 a year).

Do morticians make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $48,540 against $55,010 nationally, 12% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $48,510, so Tampa pays 0% more.

Where does Tampa rank for mortician pay?

90 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does a mortician make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,340 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.