Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $56,960 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $98,950
Employed locally 170
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $47,610
    50th (median)
    $56,960
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $98,950

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 80% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 20% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,740
    Flint, MI $61,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,600
    Florida $58,960
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $58,440
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $56,720

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,470
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    Childcare Workers$29,890
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,600
    Recreation Workers$34,280
    Animal Caretakers$30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Tampa, FL is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Tampa, FL is 14.4% above 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,610.