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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $38,280 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $62,440
Employed locally 280
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $38,280
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $62,440

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 44% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 56% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,320
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,260
    Animal Caretakers$30,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,330
    Recreation Workers$31,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Dallas, TX is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Dallas, TX is 23.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.