Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $44,220 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $32,240
90th percentile $82,100
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,240
    25th
    $34,160
    50th (median)
    $44,220
    75th
    $53,490
    90th
    $82,100

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 72% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 28% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,600
    Richmond, VA $61,720
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,560
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $60,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $56,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,260

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,670
    Animal Caretakers $28,290
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240
    Recreation Workers $31,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Springfield, MO is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Springfield, MO is 11.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $32,240 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,160.