Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Washington

Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $63,500 a year) and the least in Yakima ($57,830), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers average at $61,710 and the median at $59,700 for 400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,160.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$63,500
Yakima$57,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$63,500	$60,120	$46,800	$53,202	111
Yakima	$57,830	$60,130	$49,150	$48,646	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in other states

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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