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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,630
Median Annual Salary
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+26.8% vs 2024
$45,600
Mean Salary
$46,630
Median Salary
$22.42
Hourly Rate
1,500 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas earn a median salary of $46,630 per year ($3,885/month).
This is 14.4% below the national average of $54,494.
Texas ranks #38 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 26.8% 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 Texas
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas range from $24,120 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,030 and $58,000.
Median $46,630
P10: $24,120P25: $33,030P75: $58,000P90: $62,070
10th
$24,120
25th
$33,030
Median
$46,630
75th
$58,000
90th
$62,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$24,120
$11.60
$2,010
25th Percentile
$33,030
$15.88
$2,752
Median (50th)
$46,630
$22.42
$3,885
75th Percentile
$58,000
$27.88
$4,833
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,070
$29.84
$5,172
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,600 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Texas ranks #38 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas is $46,630 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,600.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas range from $24,120 at the 10th percentile to $62,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,030 and $58,000.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in Texas typically start around $24,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,030 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,500 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Texas is approximately $22.42 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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