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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Mississippi
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Mississippi?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,350
Median Annual Salary
▲
+20.0% vs 2024
$47,360
Mean Salary
$48,350
Median Salary
$23.25
Hourly Rate
320 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in Mississippi
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $48,350 per year ($4,029/month).
This is 11.3% below the national average of $54,494.
Mississippi ranks #33 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 320 people work in this occupation across Mississippi.
Salaries increased by 20.0% 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 Mississippi
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi range from $26,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,570 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,960 and $55,950.
Median $48,350
P10: $26,360P25: $42,960P75: $55,950P90: $60,570
10th
$26,360
25th
$42,960
Median
$48,350
75th
$55,950
90th
$60,570
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$26,360
$12.67
$2,196
25th Percentile
$42,960
$20.65
$3,580
Median (50th)
$48,350
$23.25
$4,029
75th Percentile
$55,950
$26.90
$4,662
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,570
$29.12
$5,047
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#33
Mississippi ranks #33 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Mississippi?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi is $48,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,360.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi range from $26,360 at the 10th percentile to $60,570 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,960 and $55,950.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in Mississippi typically start around $26,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 320 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Mississippi is approximately $23.25 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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