Morticians in Asheville, North Carolina earn an estimated average of $57,536 per year — +3% above the national average of $55,860.
Quick Facts
- Estimated avg salary: $57,536 (+3% vs national $55860)
- National average: $55,860 (PayScale 2026)
- National BLS median: $55,010 (BLS OEWS May 2025)
- North Carolina BLS median: $60,730 | Employment: 1,000
Source: PayScale Funeral Director Salary By Location, 2026. City estimate = national avg × city multiplier.
How Asheville Compares
Asheville ranks #15 out of 54 cities in our salary comparison. This is +3% above the national average, placing Asheville in the upper-middle tier of mortician compensation.
| Metro | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $57,536 | +3% |
| National Average | $55,860 | — |
| North Carolina (state BLS median) | $60,730 | +10% vs national |
State Context: North Carolina
The BLS reports a $60,730 median salary for morticians in North Carolina, with 1,000 employed statewide. See the full North Carolina salary guide for percentile breakdowns and demand data.
Education & Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina has ABFSE-accredited mortuary science programs. Check the School Finder filtered by North Carolina to see tuition, debt, and earnings data.
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Salary in Nearby Cities
- Mortician Salary in Charlotte, NC — $45,247
- Mortician Salary in Raleigh, NC — $40,219
Is Asheville a Good City for Morticians?
Asheville pays above average for morticians. At $57,536, it is +3% above the national average. Salaries here are close to the national average.
Data: PayScale 2026 (city avg), BLS OEWS May 2025 (national/state). Updated May 2026.