Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $66,600 +33.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.02
10th percentile $50,840
90th percentile $100,630
Employed locally 80
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,840
    25th
    $59,370
    50th (median)
    $66,600
    75th
    $79,820
    90th
    $100,630

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 79% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 21% 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
    Omaha, NE-IA $65,860
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,450
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $62,140
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $61,600
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,560

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,320
    Animal Caretakers $30,070
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,060
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,060
    Recreation Workers $33,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Des Moines, IA is $32.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Des Moines, IA is 33.7% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $50,840 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,370.