SOC 11-9171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Funeral Home Managers — Arkansas
Arkansas
Median pay for this occupation in Arkansas is $60,260 a year, trailing the national median of $78,790 by 23.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Arkansas is $60,260 a year, trailing the national median of $78,790 by 23.5%. Half of workers earn between $47,470 and $70,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,990 and the ninetieth at $113,630.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.95 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 42nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 214th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | −54.3% |
| 25th | $47,470 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,260 | −23.5% |
| 75th | $70,980 | −9.9% |
| 90th | $113,630 | +44.2% |
| Mean | $69,240 | −12.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $60,260 goes as far as $69,344 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,344US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,260 a year, 23.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,990 to $113,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Funeral Home Managers in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $60,260, or $28.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,790, so pay in Arkansas is 23.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $113,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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