Personal care and service occupations · SOC 39-4031

Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers

Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers earned a median of $49,800 per year in the U.S. in 2024, employment is projected to grow +3.1% from 2024–2034, with about 3,200 openings projected each year. Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Data snapshot: June 14, 2026

Median annual pay

$49,800

Near the $49,500 median for all U.S. occupations

Projected growth (2024–2034)

+3.1%

About average vs the +3.1% projected for all occupations

Annual openings (avg)

3,200

Projected 2024–2034

Employed (2024)

27,500

Typical entry education

Associate's degree

On-the-job training

Long-term on-the-job training

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Source & methodology

Figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (Employment Projections). Wages are 2024; employment projections cover 2024–2034. Public domain (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Credit BLS.

U.S. national figures only, wages and outlook vary by state, metro, employer, and experience.
Median wage is the 2024 BLS estimate; projections are BLS model estimates for 2024–2034, not guarantees.
Occupational data is national and is NOT an institution-specific or graduate outcome.
Very high wages are capped by BLS and stored as null rather than a fabricated number.

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