Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,800
↑ 6.3% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 6.3% since 2012 ($46,840 → $49,800)
🏆Peak year: 2019 at $54,150
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -25%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,800 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | $51,030 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | $51,570 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | $48,950 | -9.5% |
| 2020 | $54,100 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | $54,150 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $52,650 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $51,850 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $50,090 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $48,490 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | $47,250 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $47,100 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $46,840 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.