SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — North Dakota
North Dakota
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota comes to $59,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $55,010 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota comes to $59,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $55,010 by 8.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,060 and $81,620. The lowest tenth earn under $44,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,250.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 16th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 300th of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | −18.7% |
| 25th | $54,060 | −1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $59,760 | +8.6% |
| 75th | $81,620 | +48.4% |
| 90th | $94,250 | +71.3% |
| Mean | $66,650 | +21.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $59,760 goes as far as $67,146 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,146US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,760 a year, 8.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,700 to $94,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $59,760, or $28.73 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 North Dakota is 8.6% 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 North Dakota earns more than $94,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,700 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 110 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. 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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