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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,320 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $69,770
Employed locally 320
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $33,430
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $69,770

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 46% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 54% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Houston, TX is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Houston, TX is 25.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,430.