Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $35,980 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $23,490
90th percentile $72,620
Employed locally 60
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,490
    25th
    $29,700
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $72,620

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 37% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,750
    Delaware $80,290
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Dakota $76,720
    Minnesota $76,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,180

    Nearby metros — Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $52,270
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,030
    Odessa, TX $43,830
    El Paso, TX $39,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,320

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,630
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,790
    Recreation Workers $38,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Austin, TX is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.27 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salaries?

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Austin, TX is 27.8% below the national median of $49,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Austin?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $23,490 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,700.