Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in the U.S. is $55,010 ($26.45 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $55,010
- Mean annual wage
- $58,160
- Median hourly wage
- $26.45
- Employment
- 25,100
25,100 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| 25th percentile | $42,430 | $20.40 |
| Median (50th) | $55,010 | $26.45 |
| 75th percentile | $72,010 | $34.62 |
| 90th percentile | $88,620 | $42.61 |
Highest-paying states for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $81,530 | 80 |
| Utah | $72,800 | 240 |
| Illinois | $69,600 | 1,320 |
| New Jersey | $69,110 | 580 |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | 210 |
| Iowa | $63,700 | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 | 910 |
| New York | $63,090 | 1,030 |
| Massachusetts | $62,120 | 430 |
| Indiana | $60,890 | 630 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $36,120 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $40,020 median annual wage
- Arizona: $41,870 median annual wage
- Missouri: $42,940 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $43,320 median annual wage
About this occupation
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
Typical tasks
- Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
- Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise, and maintain a casket display area.
- Maintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts.
- Arrange for pallbearers or inform pallbearers or honorary groups of their duties.
- Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals with clients.
- Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 32.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.7% |
| Master's degree | 5.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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