SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Delaware
Delaware
At $81,530 a year, the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Delaware sits 48.2% above the national figure of $55,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,530 a year, the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Delaware sits 48.2% above the national figure of $55,010. Half of workers earn between $76,520 and $93,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,240 and the ninetieth at $123,700.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 144th of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,240 | +7.7% |
| 25th | $76,520 | +39.1% |
| Median (50th) | $81,530 | +48.2% |
| 75th | $93,460 | +69.9% |
| 90th | $123,700 | +124.9% |
| Mean | $84,160 | +53.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $81,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,693US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,530 a year, 48.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,240 to $123,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $81,530, or $39.20 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 $55,010, so pay in Delaware is 48.2% higher. 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 Delaware earns more than $123,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,240 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. 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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