Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary
The median morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers salary in the United States is $55,010 per year ($26.45/hour). Salaries range from $33,350 at the entry level to $88,620+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 25,100 morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$55,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.45
per hour
Employment
25,100
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,350
25th percentile
$42,430
Median
$55,010
75th percentile
$72,010
90th percentile
$88,620
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$36K$82K■ No data
Top Paying States
Delaware
$82K
+48%
Utah
$73K
+32%
Illinois
$70K
+27%
New Jersey
$69K
+26%
Nebraska
$64K
+17%
Iowa
$64K
+16%
Pennsylvania
$64K
+16%
New York
$63K
+15%
Massachusetts
$62K
+13%
Indiana
$61K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $81,530 | +48.2% |
| Utah | $72,800 | +32.3% |
| Illinois | $69,600 | +26.5% |
| New Jersey | $69,110 | +25.6% |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | +16.9% |
| Iowa | $63,700 | +15.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 | +15.6% |
| New York | $63,090 | +14.7% |
| Massachusetts | $62,120 | +12.9% |
| Indiana | $60,890 | +10.7% |
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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,440 | +48.0% |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $78,280 | +42.3% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $75,470 | +37.2% |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $74,780 | +35.9% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $74,610 | +35.6% |
| Ogden, UT | $73,970 | +34.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,860 | +32.4% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $70,830 | +28.8% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $70,280 | +27.8% |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $70,100 | +27.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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