Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Learn more
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Missouri
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Missouri?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,940
Median Annual Salary
▼
-4.2% vs 2024
$51,390
Mean Salary
$42,940
Median Salary
$20.64
Hourly Rate
790 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in Missouri
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri earn a median salary of $42,940 per year ($3,578/month).
This is 21.2% below the national average of $54,494.
Missouri ranks #45 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 790 people work in this occupation across Missouri.
Salaries decreased by 4.2% 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 Missouri
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri range from $28,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,510 and $59,670.
Median $42,940
P10: $28,600P25: $33,510P75: $59,670P90: $86,700
10th
$28,600
25th
$33,510
Median
$42,940
75th
$59,670
90th
$86,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,600
$13.75
$2,383
25th Percentile
$33,510
$16.11
$2,792
Median (50th)
$42,940
$20.64
$3,578
75th Percentile
$59,670
$28.69
$4,972
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,700
$41.68
$7,225
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,390 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#45
Missouri ranks #45 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Missouri?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri is $42,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,390.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri range from $28,600 at the 10th percentile to $86,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,510 and $59,670.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in Missouri typically start around $28,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 790 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Missouri is approximately $20.64 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.
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant ads.
You can choose which categories to allow. For details, see our
Privacy Policy and
Cookie List.