Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Occupation

$49,800
National Median Salary
$23.94
Median Hourly Wage
25,700
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$31,470
$38,470
$49,800
$67,140
$85,940

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

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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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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Administrative and Support Services Employment Services Death Care Services Personal and Laundry Services