Morticians in Atlanta, Georgia earn an estimated average of $54,743 per year — -2% below the national average of $55,860.
Quick Facts
- Estimated avg salary: $54,743 (-2% vs national $55860)
- National average: $55,860 (PayScale 2026)
- National BLS median: $55,010 (BLS OEWS May 2025)
- Georgia BLS median: $49,990 | Employment: 780
Source: PayScale Funeral Director Salary By Location, 2026. City estimate = national avg × city multiplier.
How Atlanta Compares
Atlanta ranks #19 out of 54 cities in our salary comparison. This is -2% below the national average, placing Atlanta in the lower-middle tier of mortician compensation.
| Metro | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $54,743 | -2% |
| National Average | $55,860 | — |
| Georgia (state BLS median) | $49,990 | -9% vs national |
State Context: Georgia
The BLS reports a $49,990 median salary for morticians in Georgia, with 780 employed statewide. See the full Georgia salary guide for percentile breakdowns and demand data.
Education & Schools in Georgia
Georgia has ABFSE-accredited mortuary science programs. Check the School Finder filtered by Georgia to see tuition, debt, and earnings data.
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Salary in Nearby Cities
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Is Atlanta a Good City for Morticians?
Atlanta pays below average for morticians. At $54,743, it is -2% below 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.