Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $39,180 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $30,460
90th percentile $73,240
Employed locally 280
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,460
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $39,180
    75th
    $46,700
    90th
    $73,240

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Tucson, AZ $37,640

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,220
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,010
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,320
    Animal Caretakers $35,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Phoenix, AZ is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $30,460 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.