How Much Does a Funeral Home Director Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$78,790
Funeral home directors in the U.S. earn a median of $78,790 a year, or $37.88 an hour. Half of funeral home directors earn more than $78,790 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $156,400.
Pay percentiles for funeral home directors
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.90 | $49,700 |
| 25th | $29.75 | $61,890 |
| 50th (median) | $37.88 | $78,790 |
| 75th | $49.97 | $103,940 |
| 90th | $75.19 | $156,400 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Funeral Home Managers (SOC 11-9171). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for funeral home directors
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $122,150 | $58.72 | +55% |
| Pennsylvania | $104,400 | $50.19 | +33% |
| New York | $103,530 | $49.77 | +31% |
| Connecticut | $102,810 | $49.43 | +30% |
| Washington | $102,540 | $49.30 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $101,520 | $48.81 | +29% |
| South Dakota | $100,880 | $48.50 | +28% |
| Maryland | $100,670 | $48.40 | +28% |
| Ohio | $99,440 | $47.81 | +26% |
| Montana | $84,900 | $40.82 | +8% |
| United States | $78,790 | $37.88 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many funeral home directors are there?
BLS counts about 13,910 funeral home directors employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Funeral Home Managers”. The most jobs are in Texas (1,230), Florida (1,050) and New York (820).
The mean (average) annual wage is $92,840, higher than the median of $78,790.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,566
- Biweekly
- $3,030
- Weekly
- $1,515
- Daily (8 hours)
- $303
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do funeral home directors make an hour?
The median hourly wage for funeral home directors is $37.88. The middle 50% earn between $29.75 and $49.97 an hour.
Which state pays funeral home directors the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median wage for funeral home directors at $122,150, +55% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for funeral home directors?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of funeral home directors earn less than $49,700 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.