Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers earn a median $55,010 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$55,010
$26.45 per hour
Range
$33,350 – $88,620
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
25,100
across the U.S.
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$46,381
per year · effective tax rate 15.7%
$3,865Monthly
$1,933Twice a month
$1,784Every 2 weeks
$22.30Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,421
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,411
- Medicare (1.45%)$798
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$46,381
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,350 | $16.03 | $28,977 |
| 25th percentile | $42,430 | $20.40 | $36,273 |
| Median (50th) | $55,010 | $26.45 | $46,381 |
| 75th percentile | $72,010 | $34.62 | $59,489 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $88,620 | $42.61 | $71,174 |
Best cities for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $81,440 | $62,237 | $60,077 | 710 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $72,860 | $56,750 | $50,416 | 940 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $50,490 | $41,013 | $36,114 | 860 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Chicago, IL — $81,440
- New York, NY — $72,860
- Los Angeles, CA — $50,490
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $81,530 | $62,146 | $59,240 – $123,700 | 80 |
| Utah | $72,800 | $57,735 | $43,960 – $100,980 | 240 |
| Illinois | $69,600 | $54,493 | $42,740 – $104,570 | 1,320 |
| New Jersey | $69,110 | $55,178 | $33,000 – $94,810 | 580 |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | $51,807 | $34,890 – $86,700 | 210 |
| Iowa | $63,700 | $51,594 | $34,540 – $94,950 | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 | $51,315 | $46,570 – $92,830 | 910 |
| New York | $63,090 | $50,063 | $46,780 – $94,990 | 1,030 |
| Massachusetts | $62,120 | $49,207 | $46,190 – $100,360 | 430 |
| Indiana | $60,890 | $49,338 | $31,680 – $96,390 | 630 |
| Maine | $60,880 | $48,169 | $34,650 – $95,580 | 80 |
| Colorado | $60,850 | $49,104 | $38,000 – $138,880 | 320 |
| North Carolina | $60,730 | $49,062 | $29,950 – $84,920 | 1,000 |
| Michigan | $60,450 | $48,433 | $37,440 – $87,340 | 810 |
| Idaho | $60,250 | $48,506 | $45,900 – $100,230 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $59,760 | $50,197 | $44,700 – $94,250 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $59,710 | $48,395 | $34,010 – $94,620 | 300 |
| Washington | $59,700 | $50,149 | $45,290 – $77,470 | 400 |
| Kansas | $58,580 | $46,780 | $32,150 – $79,990 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $58,250 | $47,202 | $38,170 – $92,220 | 580 |
| Maryland | $58,060 | $46,437 | $36,330 – $100,330 | 500 |
| Ohio | $57,800 | $47,815 | $29,290 – $82,430 | 1,370 |
| New Hampshire | $57,630 | $48,486 | $46,850 – $121,720 | 80 |
| Wyoming | $55,570 | $46,830 | $33,970 – $90,320 | 40 |
| Rhode Island | $55,420 | $45,249 | $54,360 – $139,100 | 40 |
| California | $50,750 | $41,203 | $37,030 – $77,850 | 2,240 |
| New Mexico | $50,380 | $41,458 | $37,440 – $69,470 | 100 |
| Georgia | $49,990 | $40,375 | $35,810 – $78,290 | 780 |
| Minnesota | $49,760 | $40,302 | $37,440 – $104,770 | 500 |
| Vermont | $48,740 | $40,144 | $45,490 – $81,880 | 40 |
| Oregon | $48,630 | $37,829 | $35,640 – $78,000 | 220 |
| Florida | $48,510 | $41,158 | $30,580 – $77,770 | 1,510 |
| Mississippi | $48,350 | $39,827 | $26,360 – $60,570 | 320 |
| West Virginia | $47,960 | $39,286 | $31,340 – $59,970 | 180 |
| South Dakota | $47,840 | $40,619 | $43,780 – $78,940 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $47,780 | $38,967 | $26,200 – $97,290 | 380 |
| Louisiana | $46,730 | $38,712 | $27,190 – $78,770 | 440 |
| Texas | $46,630 | $39,647 | $24,120 – $62,070 | 1,500 |
| Hawaii | $46,310 | $37,372 | $33,580 – $53,620 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $46,180 | $39,286 | $33,600 – $68,990 | 550 |
| Alabama | $44,930 | $36,300 | $30,660 – $61,440 | 420 |
| Nevada | $43,940 | $37,486 | $28,360 – $55,710 | 280 |
| Montana | $43,680 | $35,981 | $35,040 – $79,450 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $43,320 | $35,589 | $27,520 – $61,230 | 470 |
| Missouri | $42,940 | $35,601 | $28,600 – $86,700 | 790 |
| Arizona | $41,870 | $34,985 | $36,260 – $55,960 | 360 |
| South Carolina | $40,020 | $33,092 | $29,510 – $83,650 | 400 |
| Arkansas | $36,120 | $30,006 | $30,540 – $60,040 | 360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers make?
The national median salary for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers is $55,010 a year ($26.45 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,350 and the top 10% earn over $88,620. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $81,530. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers are there in the U.S.?
About 25,100 people work as morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers nationwide.