Funeral Service Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for funeral service workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $47,250 ≈ $23/hr
National median salary $42,700
Total employment 63,050 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do funeral service workers make in the U.S.?
The median funeral service workers salary in the United States is $42,700 per year (mean $47,250), and about 80% earn between $29,120 and $75,040.
How much do funeral service workers make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.