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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
580 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey earn a median salary of $69,110 per year ($5,759/month).
This is 26.8% above the national average of $54,494.
New Jersey ranks #4 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 580 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
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 New Jersey
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey range from $33,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,620 and $77,890.
Median $69,110
P10: $33,000P25: $43,620P75: $77,890P90: $94,810
10th
$33,000
25th
$43,620
Median
$69,110
75th
$77,890
90th
$94,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,000
$15.87
$2,750
25th Percentile
$43,620
$20.97
$3,635
Median (50th)
$69,110
$33.23
$5,759
75th Percentile
$77,890
$37.45
$6,490
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,810
$45.58
$7,900
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
New Jersey ranks #4 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey is $69,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,290.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey range from $33,000 at the 10th percentile to $94,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,620 and $77,890.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in New Jersey typically start around $33,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 580 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New Jersey is approximately $33.23 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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