How much does a mortician make in Texas?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Texas. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,120Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $62,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,120 | $11.60 | |
| 25th | $33,030 | $15.88 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| 90th | $62,070 | $29.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lubbock, TX | $52,270 |
| Austin, TX | $49,880 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,140 |
| Houston, TX | $47,990 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,760 |
| Beaumont, TX | $47,030 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,960 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 35. South Dakota | $47,840 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $47,780 |
| 37. Louisiana | $46,730 |
| 38. Texas | $46,630 |
| 39. Hawaii | $46,310 |
| 40. Tennessee | $46,180 |
| 41. Alabama | $44,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do morticians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $46,630 against $55,010 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for mortician pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays morticians the most?
Lubbock, TX, with a median of $52,270 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.