How much does a mortician make in Tennessee?
$46,180a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Tennessee. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.20
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,600Median: $46,180Highest 10%: $68,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 75th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $68,990 | $33.17 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $49,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $46,970 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 37. Louisiana | $46,730 |
| 38. Texas | $46,630 |
| 39. Hawaii | $46,310 |
| 40. Tennessee | $46,180 |
| 41. Alabama | $44,930 |
| 42. Nevada | $43,940 |
| 43. Montana | $43,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.20 ($46,180 a year).
Do morticians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,180 against $55,010 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for mortician pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays morticians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $49,080 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.