Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in the United States was $55,010 ($26.45 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| 25th | $42,430 | $20.40 |
| Median | $55,010 | $26.45 |
| 75th | $72,010 | $34.62 |
| 90th | $88,620 | $42.61 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-4031
- Total U.S. employment: 25,100
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The mean wage of $58,160 sits 5.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,930 | $21.60 | -18.3% | 420 |
| Arizona | $41,870 | $20.13 | -23.9% | 360 |
| Arkansas | $36,120 | $17.37 | -34.3% | 360 |
| California | $50,750 | $24.40 | -7.7% | 2,240 |
| Colorado | $60,850 | $29.26 | +10.6% | 320 |
| Connecticut | $59,710 | $28.71 | +8.5% | 300 |
| Delaware | $81,530 | $39.20 | +48.2% | 80 |
| Florida | $48,510 | $23.32 | -11.8% | 1,510 |
| Georgia | $49,990 | $24.03 | -9.1% | 780 |
| Hawaii | $46,310 | $22.27 | -15.8% | 150 |
| Idaho | $60,250 | $28.97 | +9.5% | 160 |
| Illinois | $69,600 | $33.46 | +26.5% | 1,320 |
| Indiana | $60,890 | $29.27 | +10.7% | 630 |
| Iowa | $63,700 | $30.63 | +15.8% | 640 |
| Kansas | $58,580 | $28.16 | +6.5% | 230 |
| Kentucky | $43,320 | $20.83 | -21.3% | 470 |
| Louisiana | $46,730 | $22.47 | -15.1% | 440 |
| Maine | $60,880 | $29.27 | +10.7% | 80 |
| Maryland | $58,060 | $27.92 | +5.5% | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $62,120 | $29.86 | +12.9% | 430 |
| Michigan | $60,450 | $29.06 | +9.9% | 810 |
| Minnesota | $49,760 | $23.92 | -9.5% | 500 |
| Mississippi | $48,350 | $23.24 | -12.1% | 320 |
| Missouri | $42,940 | $20.64 | -21.9% | 790 |
| Montana | $43,680 | $21.00 | -20.6% | 110 |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | $30.92 | +16.9% | 210 |
| Nevada | $43,940 | $21.13 | -20.1% | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $57,630 | $27.71 | +4.8% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $69,110 | $33.22 | +25.6% | 580 |
| New Mexico | $50,380 | $24.22 | -8.4% | 100 |
| New York | $63,090 | $30.33 | +14.7% | 1,030 |
| North Carolina | $60,730 | $29.20 | +10.4% | 1,000 |
| North Dakota | $59,760 | $28.73 | +8.6% | 110 |
| Ohio | $57,800 | $27.79 | +5.1% | 1,370 |
| Oklahoma | $47,780 | $22.97 | -13.1% | 380 |
| Oregon | $48,630 | $23.38 | -11.6% | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 | $30.57 | +15.6% | 910 |
| Rhode Island | $55,420 | $26.64 | +0.7% | 40 |
| South Carolina | $40,020 | $19.24 | -27.2% | 400 |
| South Dakota | $47,840 | $23.00 | -13.0% | 200 |
| Tennessee | $46,180 | $22.20 | -16.1% | 550 |
| Texas | $46,630 | $22.42 | -15.2% | 1,500 |
| Utah | $72,800 | $35.00 | +32.3% | 240 |
| Vermont | $48,740 | $23.43 | -11.4% | 40 |
| Washington | $59,700 | $28.70 | +8.5% | 400 |
| West Virginia | $47,960 | $23.06 | -12.8% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $58,250 | $28.01 | +5.9% | 580 |
| Wyoming | $55,570 | $26.71 | +1.0% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers?
The median annual wage for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers is $55,010 ($26.45 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 25,100 morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.45. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.