Funeral Home Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $90,410 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.47
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $167,190
Employed locally 30
National median $76,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $81,170
    50th (median)
    $90,410
    75th
    $99,490
    90th
    $167,190

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Home Managers salary vs area income 107% Median Funeral Home Managers salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Funeral Home Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $132,420
    Connecticut $125,660
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,740
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $104,590
    Minnesota $103,360

    Nearby metros — Funeral Home Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,740
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $104,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $100,380
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,660
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $95,310

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Home Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Home Managers in Des Moines, IA is $43.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.38 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Funeral Home Managers salaries?

    The median Funeral Home Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 17.7% above the national median of $76,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Funeral Home Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Funeral Home Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,170.