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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,800
Median Annual Salary
▲
+17.1% vs 2024
$58,870
Mean Salary
$57,800
Median Salary
$27.79
Hourly Rate
1,370 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio earn a median salary of $57,800 per year ($4,816/month).
This is 6.1% above the national average of $54,494.
Ohio ranks #22 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 1,370 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 17.1% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio range from $29,290 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $82,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,640 and $76,230.
Median $57,800
P10: $29,290P25: $45,640P75: $76,230P90: $82,430
10th
$29,290
25th
$45,640
Median
$57,800
75th
$76,230
90th
$82,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,290
$14.08
$2,440
25th Percentile
$45,640
$21.94
$3,803
Median (50th)
$57,800
$27.79
$4,816
75th Percentile
$76,230
$36.65
$6,352
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$82,430
$39.63
$6,869
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,870 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Ohio ranks #22 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio is $57,800 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,870.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio range from $29,290 at the 10th percentile to $82,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,640 and $76,230.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in Ohio typically start around $29,290 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,640 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,370 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Ohio is approximately $27.79 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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