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Funeral director salary in United States

How much does a Funeral Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$66,611
Average $66,611
Low $46,722
High $94,968

The average salary for a funeral director is $66,611 per year in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 31, 2026).

Funeral Director job openings in United States

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Funeral Director & Embalmer- W...
Landmark Funeral Group
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Funeral Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NTT DATA
 
$91,050per year
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PRECOA
 
$88,292per year
NEPTUNE CREMATION SOCIETY
 
$86,750per year
REST HAVEN
 
$80,625per year
Lake Washington Institute of T...
 
$80,587per year
Newcomer Funeral Service Group
 
$76,379per year

Highest paying cities for Funeral Directors near United States

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $71,088 per year
  2. Richmond, VA
    $69,930 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $65,232 per year
  4. Hagerstown, MD
    $61,221 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $54,133 per year

Where can a Funeral Director earn more?

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