Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,600 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 40
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $30,860
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $45,650
    90th
    $82,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,840
    Recreation Workers$30,860
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,380
    Childcare Workers$28,030
    Animal Caretakers$27,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$29,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Southwest Missouri is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Southwest Missouri is 16.5% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,860.