Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $39,190 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $57,870
Employed locally 30
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $39,190
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $57,870

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 67% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 33% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,320
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,980

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$22,710
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,020
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$25,640
    Animal Caretakers$27,730
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,550
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in El Paso, TX is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in El Paso, TX is 21.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.