Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Occupation
$49,800
National Median Salary
$23.94
Median Hourly Wage
25,700
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2019-2024)
-8.0%
5 Year Change
$54,150
2019 Median
$49,800
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $89,130 | 150 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $88,520 | 170 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $52,510 | — |
| Employment Services | $52,510 | — |
| Death Care Services | $49,670 | 25,350 |
Top Paying States for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $80,290 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $76,720 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $76,490 | 520 |
| Nebraska | $65,310 | 220 |
| Maine | $63,790 | 70 |
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