Funeral Home Manager Salary
Funeral Home Managers earn a median $78,790 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$78,790
$37.88 per hour
Range
$49,700 – $156,400
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,910
across the U.S.
▲2.6%
Pay trend: The median for funeral home managers in the U.S. rose from $76,830 (May 2024) to $78,790 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What funeral home managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.1% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 2,600
- Self-employed
- 58%
Employment of funeral home managers is projected to grow 4.1% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Funeral Home Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$64,259
per year · effective tax rate 18.4%
$5,355Monthly
$2,677Twice a month
$2,471Every 2 weeks
$30.89Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,504
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,885
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,142
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$64,259
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,700 | $23.89 | $42,114 |
| 25th percentile | $61,890 | $29.75 | $51,909 |
| Median (50th) | $78,790 | $37.88 | $64,259 |
| 75th percentile | $103,940 | $49.97 | $81,952 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $156,400 | $75.19 | $118,165 |
Funeral Home Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $122,150 | +24.0% | $90,555 | $59,590 – $169,480 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,400 | +11.1% | $79,070 | $66,300 – $239,200+ | 560 |
| New York | $103,530 | +32.5% | $76,595 | $61,360 – $212,540 | 820 |
| Connecticut | $102,810 | −18.2% | $77,077 | $95,700 – $199,990 | 90 |
| Washington | $102,540 | +11.7% | $80,967 | $80,880 – $127,180 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $101,520 | +22.6% | $75,972 | $63,750 – $180,800 | 420 |
| South Dakota | $100,880 | +4.0% | $79,799 | $77,900 – $103,300 | 70 |
| Maryland | $100,670 | +0.2% | $75,233 | $57,460 – $156,100 | 260 |
| Ohio | $99,440 | +29.4% | $76,834 | $57,430 – $213,340 | 420 |
| Montana | $84,900 | +7.9% | $65,121 | $23,990 – $157,320 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $83,200 | −11.4% | $67,361 | $61,190 – $156,020 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $82,850 | +36.9% | $64,386 | $58,230 – $109,570 | 60 |
| Utah | $82,510 | −7.4% | $64,129 | $63,550 – $128,480 | 160 |
| California | $82,370 | +4.2% | $62,276 | $60,770 – $137,780 | 760 |
| Louisiana | $81,930 | +4.7% | $64,396 | $57,260 – $124,320 | 190 |
| Virginia | $81,700 | −11.5% | $62,422 | $66,530 – $120,860 | 310 |
| Iowa | $81,220 | +4.8% | $63,534 | $41,420 – $117,950 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $80,790 | −10.7% | $61,846 | $63,760 – $160,050 | 280 |
| North Carolina | $80,730 | +7.2% | $62,911 | $59,810 – $150,070 | 460 |
| Oregon | $80,350 | −1.4% | $59,155 | $49,920 – $117,300 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $79,900 | −22.7% | $61,130 | $60,680 – $135,340 | 500 |
| Wisconsin | $79,560 | −3.5% | $61,964 | $51,340 – $111,780 | 440 |
| Georgia | $79,010 | −12.9% | $60,936 | $59,560 – $133,310 | 420 |
| Nebraska | $78,590 | +23.7% | $61,422 | $59,770 – $101,510 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $78,130 | +1.8% | $63,794 | $56,120 – $149,120 | 430 |
| Indiana | $77,910 | +11.0% | $61,371 | $56,490 – $148,130 | 300 |
| South Carolina | $77,400 | −3.7% | $59,794 | $51,420 – $154,380 | 220 |
| Michigan | $77,140 | −14.6% | $60,070 | $62,510 – $160,570 | 430 |
| Maine | $76,020 | +4.6% | $58,360 | $66,340 – $106,610 | 60 |
| Florida | $72,180 | −4.9% | $59,609 | $48,990 – $122,630 | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $71,990 | +19.7% | $56,940 | $52,890 – $102,180 | 150 |
| North Dakota | $68,080 | −11.1% | $56,656 | $49,840 – $79,320 | 40 |
| Texas | $67,740 | +8.9% | $56,485 | $41,770 – $120,730 | 1,230 |
| Missouri | $66,670 | +8.0% | $53,536 | $36,830 – $94,460 | 560 |
| Oklahoma | $64,440 | −0.4% | $51,603 | $46,090 – $110,480 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $63,390 | −5.4% | $51,310 | $44,990 – $135,210 | 140 |
| Alabama | $63,010 | −3.1% | $49,923 | $43,790 – $118,670 | 490 |
| Kansas | $61,890 | +3.8% | $49,255 | $32,540 – $208,690 | 130 |
| Hawaii | $61,440 | +1.1% | $48,408 | $37,690 – $81,490 | 90 |
| Arizona | $61,420 | +17.8% | $50,204 | $50,570 – $114,810 | 200 |
| Nevada | $60,750 | −2.8% | $50,993 | $51,730 – $88,310 | 100 |
| Arkansas | $60,260 | +3.9% | $48,462 | $35,990 – $113,630 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $47,040 | −7.5% | $38,448 | $30,200 – $119,070 | 400 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $69,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Food Service Manager | $69,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Lodging Manager | $69,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $89,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Gambling Manager | $93,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Emergency Management Director | $93,330 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $95,200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral home manager make?
The national median salary for funeral home managers is $78,790 a year ($37.88 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,700 and the top 10% earn over $156,400. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays funeral home managers the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $122,150.
How many funeral home managers are there in the U.S.?
About 13,910 people work as funeral home managers nationwide.