Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Wisconsin: $64,500 Average

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Average base salary, Wisconsin

$64,500 / year

≈ $5,400 per month · $31.01 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Wisconsin · median $60,500

25th percentile
$49,000Average
$64,50075th percentile
$78,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by state

Alabama$47,500

Arizona$46,000

Arkansas$43,000

California$58,000

Colorado$73,000

Connecticut$68,000

Delaware$87,000

Florida$55,500

Georgia$56,500

Hawaii$46,500

Idaho$69,000

Illinois$77,000

Indiana$65,500

Iowa$69,000

Kansas$60,000

Kentucky$44,500

Louisiana$51,000

Maine$65,500

Maryland$67,000

Massachusetts$67,000

Michigan$63,000

Minnesota$62,500

Mississippi$49,000

Missouri$53,000

Montana$54,000

Nebraska$66,000

Nevada$44,500

New Hampshire$75,000

New Jersey$66,500

New Mexico$54,000

New York$71,000

North Carolina$64,500

North Dakota$69,000

Ohio$61,000

Oklahoma$58,500

Oregon$54,500

Pennsylvania$69,000

Rhode Island$82,500

South Carolina$52,000

South Dakota$57,000

Tennessee$51,000

Texas$47,000

Utah$73,000

Vermont$56,500

Washington$64,000

West Virginia$52,000

Wisconsin$64,500

Wyoming$61,000

About this role

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangerss do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
Remove deceased remains from place of death.

Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Coordination Time Management

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by industry

Other Services (except Public Administration)

24,790 workers

$60,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

150 workers

$97,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

140 workers

$99,000

Educational Services

30 workers

$82,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services$59,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pays 25% above the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54,000

Skincare Specialist$53,500

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$67,000

Barber$48,500

Crematory Operator$47,500

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,500

Tour and Travel Guides$45,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make?

The average base salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in the United States is $60,000 per year, or about $28.85 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $44,000 and $74,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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