Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary by State
Also called: Morticians and Funeral Arrangers
The national median pay for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers is $55,010 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,120 in Arkansas to $81,530 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,350
- 25th percentile
- $42,430
- Median
- $55,010
- 75th percentile
- $72,010
- Top 10%
- $88,620
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 25,100 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $81,530 | +48% | $59,240 | $123,700 | 80 |
| 2 | Utah | $72,800 | +32% | $43,960 | $100,980 | 240 |
| 3 | Illinois | $69,600 | +27% | $42,740 | $104,570 | 1,320 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $69,110 | +26% | $33,000 | $94,810 | 580 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $64,310 | +17% | $34,890 | $86,700 | 210 |
| 6 | Iowa | $63,700 | +16% | $34,540 | $94,950 | 640 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $63,580 | +16% | $46,570 | $92,830 | 910 |
| 8 | New York | $63,090 | +15% | $46,780 | $94,990 | 1,030 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $62,120 | +13% | $46,190 | $100,360 | 430 |
| 10 | Indiana | $60,890 | +11% | $31,680 | $96,390 | 630 |
| 11 | Maine | $60,880 | +11% | $34,650 | $95,580 | 80 |
| 12 | Colorado | $60,850 | +11% | $38,000 | $138,880 | 320 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $60,730 | +10% | $29,950 | $84,920 | 1,000 |
| 14 | Michigan | $60,450 | +10% | $37,440 | $87,340 | 810 |
| 15 | Idaho | $60,250 | +10% | $45,900 | $100,230 | 160 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $59,760 | +9% | $44,700 | $94,250 | 110 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $59,710 | +9% | $34,010 | $94,620 | 300 |
| 18 | Washington | $59,700 | +9% | $45,290 | $77,470 | 400 |
| 19 | Kansas | $58,580 | +6% | $32,150 | $79,990 | 230 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $58,250 | +6% | $38,170 | $92,220 | 580 |
| 21 | Maryland | $58,060 | +6% | $36,330 | $100,330 | 500 |
| 22 | Ohio | $57,800 | +5% | $29,290 | $82,430 | 1,370 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $57,630 | +5% | $46,850 | $121,720 | 80 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $55,570 | +1% | $33,970 | $90,320 | 40 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $55,420 | +1% | $54,360 | $139,100 | 40 |
| 26 | California | $50,750 | −8% | $37,030 | $77,850 | 2,240 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $50,380 | −8% | $37,440 | $69,470 | 100 |
| 28 | Georgia | $49,990 | −9% | $35,810 | $78,290 | 780 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $49,760 | −10% | $37,440 | $104,770 | 500 |
| 30 | Vermont | $48,740 | −11% | $45,490 | $81,880 | 40 |
| 31 | Oregon | $48,630 | −12% | $35,640 | $78,000 | 220 |
| 32 | Florida | $48,510 | −12% | $30,580 | $77,770 | 1,510 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $48,350 | −12% | $26,360 | $60,570 | 320 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $47,960 | −13% | $31,340 | $59,970 | 180 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $47,840 | −13% | $43,780 | $78,940 | 200 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $47,780 | −13% | $26,200 | $97,290 | 380 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $46,730 | −15% | $27,190 | $78,770 | 440 |
| 38 | Texas | $46,630 | −15% | $24,120 | $62,070 | 1,500 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $46,310 | −16% | $33,580 | $53,620 | 150 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $46,180 | −16% | $33,600 | $68,990 | 550 |
| 41 | Alabama | $44,930 | −18% | $30,660 | $61,440 | 420 |
| 42 | Nevada | $43,940 | −20% | $28,360 | $55,710 | 280 |
| 43 | Montana | $43,680 | −21% | $35,040 | $79,450 | 110 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $43,320 | −21% | $27,520 | $61,230 | 470 |
| 45 | Missouri | $42,940 | −22% | $28,600 | $86,700 | 790 |
| 46 | Arizona | $41,870 | −24% | $36,260 | $55,960 | 360 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $40,020 | −27% | $29,510 | $83,650 | 400 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $36,120 | −34% | $30,540 | $60,040 | 360 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary questions
Which state pays morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers the most?
Delaware, with a median of $81,530 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $55,010). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $36,120 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,240, with a median of $50,750.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.