SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
The median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Washington, DC is $60,440 per year, 9.9% above the national median of $55,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Washington, DC is $60,440 per year, 9.9% above the national median of $55,010. Half of workers earn between $43,760 and $81,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,210 and the ninetieth at $95,510.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Of the 707 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 430th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $43,760 | −20.5% |
| Median (50th) | $60,440 | +9.9% |
| 75th | $81,180 | +47.6% |
| 90th | $95,510 | +73.6% |
| Mean | $66,910 | +21.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $60,440 buys what $54,995 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,995US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,440 a year, 9.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,210 to $95,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Washington, DC?
The median annual wage is $60,440, or $29.06 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 Washington, DC is 9.9% 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 Washington, DC earns more than $95,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,210 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 240 jobs in this occupation in Washington, DC. 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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