Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $39,800 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $25,640
90th percentile $59,950
Employed locally 40
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,640
    25th
    $29,080
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $45,880
    90th
    $59,950

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 66% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 34% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $50,080
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,670

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,130
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,600
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,030
    Recreation Workers $25,700
    Animal Caretakers $25,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Jackson, MS is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Jackson, MS is 20.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $25,640 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,080.