SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Utah
Utah · 3 metro areas compared
At $72,800 a year, the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Utah sits 32.3% above the national figure of $55,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $72,800 a year, the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Utah sits 32.3% above the national figure of $55,010. Half of workers earn between $51,440 and $88,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,960 and the ninetieth at $100,980.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 2nd by median wage. Provo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 229th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,960 | −20.1% |
| 25th | $51,440 | −6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $72,800 | +32.3% |
| 75th | $88,610 | +61.1% |
| 90th | $100,980 | +83.6% |
| Mean | $70,730 | +28.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $74,780 | 30 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $74,610 | 110 | |
| 3 | Ogden | $73,970 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $72,800 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$72,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,610US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,800 a year, 32.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,960 to $100,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $74,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $72,800, or $35.00 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 Utah is 32.3% 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 Utah earns more than $100,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,960 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Provo, at $74,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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