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Mortician salary in North Carolina

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$60,730median pay per year in North Carolina, or $29.20 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $29,950lowest 10% earn less
  2. $48,52025th percentile
  3. $60,730median
  4. $75,39075th percentile
  5. $84,920top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $55,010[3]

The median pay for morticians in North Carolina was $60,730 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $5,720 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in NC
1,000[4]
Rank by median pay
13 of 48[5]
Compared with US median
+10.4%[6]

How much do morticians make in North Carolina?

Half of the morticians in North Carolina earned more than $60,730 a year, and half earned less[1]. That is $29.20 an hour[1]. The average was $62,110[7]. Across the US, the median for this job was $55,010[3], so North Carolina sat 10.4% above it[6]. The state ranked 13th out of the 48 states with a published median[5].

Against all jobs in North Carolina, morticians were well ahead. The median for all occupations in the state was $47,970[8], and morticians were $12,760 above it[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $29,950, while the highest-paid 10% earned more than $84,920[2]. Among metro areas, Durham-Chapel Hill had the highest median at $63,450[10]. Asheville was at $62,380 and Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia at $58,070[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

North Carolina vs US pay

Pay for morticians in North Carolina next to the national figures[1][3].

NCUS
Median per year$60,730[1]$55,010[3]
Median per hour$29.20[1]$26.45[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$29,950[2]$33,350[13]
Top 10% earn more than$84,920[2]$88,620[13]
Jobs1,000[4]25,100[3]

Pay by metro area in North Carolina

Metro areas in North Carolina with the most jobs for morticians, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC[11]$58,070200
Asheville, NC$62,38080
Greensboro-High Point, NC$60,78080
Winston-Salem, NC$61,03080
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$63,45040

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for morticians in the states that border North Carolina, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$49,990780
Tennessee$46,180550
South Carolina$40,020400

Median pay for morticians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for morticians are projected to grow 3% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mortician make in North Carolina?
The median was $60,730 a year in May 2025, and the average was $62,110[1][7].
How much does a mortician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly wage was $29.20[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $14.40 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $40.83[17]. The 10% shares come from the percentile meaning[2].
Which city in North Carolina pays morticians the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill had the highest median among metro areas with a published figure, at $63,450 a year[10].
Is North Carolina a good state for morticians?
North Carolina ranked 13th of 48 states by median pay for this job[5]. Its median was 10.4% above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a mortician in North Carolina?
This is a US figure, not a state one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is an associate's degree, with long-term on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina was $60,730 per year and $29.20 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina: 10th percentile $29,950, 25th percentile $48,520, 75th percentile $75,390, 90th percentile $84,920. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in the US as a whole was $55,010 per year and $26.45 per hour, with about 25,100 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,000 people worked as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: North Carolina had the 13th highest median annual wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers out of the 48 states with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina ($60,730) was $5,720 (10.4%) higher than the US median ($55,010). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina was $62,110 per year and $29.86 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in North Carolina was $47,970. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina was $12,760 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,970). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 5 metro areas in or partly in North Carolina with a published median for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC had the highest median annual wage, $63,450. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in the US: 10th percentile $33,350, 25th percentile $42,430, 75th percentile $72,010, 90th percentile $88,620. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in states that border North Carolina (highest first): Georgia $49,990; Tennessee $46,180; South Carolina $40,020. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers is projected to grow 3% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 3,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Carolina: 10th percentile $14.40, 25th percentile $23.33, 75th percentile $36.24, 90th percentile $40.83. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only North Carolina. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.