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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,120
Median Annual Salary
▲
+28.6% vs 2024
$64,870
Mean Salary
$62,120
Median Salary
$29.87
Hourly Rate
430 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $62,120 per year ($5,176/month).
This is 14.0% above the national average of $54,494.
Massachusetts ranks #9 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 430 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 28.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Service Orientation
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.95
Administration and Management
4.03
Administrative
3.96
Psychology
3.72
Sales and Marketing
3.66
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(72.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts range from $46,190 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $100,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,530 and $82,150.
Median $62,120
P10: $46,190P25: $47,530P75: $82,150P90: $100,360
10th
$46,190
25th
$47,530
Median
$62,120
75th
$82,150
90th
$100,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,190
$22.21
$3,849
25th Percentile
$47,530
$22.85
$3,960
Median (50th)
$62,120
$29.87
$5,176
75th Percentile
$82,150
$39.50
$6,845
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$100,360
$48.25
$8,363
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,870 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Massachusetts ranks #9 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts is $62,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,870.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts range from $46,190 at the 10th percentile to $100,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,530 and $82,150.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $46,190 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 430 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Massachusetts is approximately $29.87 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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