Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Georgia

Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in Georgia earn the most in Augusta (average $57,860 a year) and the least in Columbus ($47,180), across the 4 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers average at $54,720 and the median at $49,990 for 780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,160.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers average salary by city in Georgia

Augusta$57,860
Atlanta$57,830
Macon$53,580
Columbus$47,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Augusta	$57,860	$49,610	$36,910	$46,532	92
Atlanta	$57,830	$55,660	$48,330	$46,509	100
Macon	$53,580	$48,040	$46,980	$43,306	89
Columbus	$47,180	$46,210	$35,590	$38,483	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in other states

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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