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Funeral Home Managers is a notable career in the 11 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Funeral Home Managers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 11-9171 |
| title | Funeral Home Managers |
| onet code | 11-9171.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and managing the facilities of funeral homes. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 11 |
| tot emp | 13,120 |
| a mean | 85,650 |
| a median | 76,830 |
| a pct10 | 45,820 |
| a pct25 | 59,780 |
| a pct75 | 99,330 |
| a pct90 | 132,470 |
| h mean | 41 |
| h median | 36 |
The day-to-day work of a funeral home managers typically centers on consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Service Orientation, Active Listening, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.64 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working funeral home managers, the most common entry qualification is a Associate's Degree (or other 2 (49.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 5% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Connecticut at $125,660 and lowest in Kentucky at $50,840 — a 2.5× spread. The top five states (Connecticut, Minnesota, Maryland, Rhode Island, South Dakota) average $104,992. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $125,660 | $123,690 | $65,740 | $163,370 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $103,360 | $98,490 | $57,700 | $129,890 | 260 |
| Maryland | $100,420 | $104,270 | $61,870 | $148,000 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $98,540 | $99,100 | $52,000 | $165,900 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $96,980 | $91,470 | $66,050 | $101,900 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,000 | $100,080 | $50,740 | $153,200 | 560 |
| New Hampshire | $93,920 | $104,170 | $63,140 | $149,990 | 70 |
| Virginia | $92,320 | $95,740 | $48,160 | $122,510 | 240 |
| Washington | $91,760 | $92,990 | $64,770 | $110,780 | 70 |
| Georgia | $90,670 | $96,670 | $60,820 | $156,000 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $90,430 | $94,290 | $57,840 | $134,010 | 240 |
| Michigan | $90,330 | $102,780 | $58,500 | $154,570 | 390 |
| Utah | $89,060 | $93,130 | $45,190 | $128,570 | 170 |
| Illinois | $85,420 | $89,710 | $51,590 | $127,610 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $82,830 | $101,210 | $64,520 | $161,360 | 530 |
| Wisconsin | $82,440 | $85,600 | $48,900 | $110,350 | 430 |
| Oregon | $81,500 | $92,980 | $56,740 | $161,010 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $80,410 | $105,310 | $56,270 | $215,540 | 190 |
| California | $79,040 | $89,010 | $62,440 | $124,160 | 670 |
| Montana | $78,650 | $79,640 | $40,650 | $127,610 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $78,220 | $88,710 | $62,560 | $133,900 | 200 |
| New York | $78,150 | $101,600 | $59,610 | $162,430 | 630 |
| Colorado | $77,860 | $103,120 | $57,110 | $185,760 | 120 |
| Iowa | $77,530 | $87,600 | $60,060 | $131,280 | 150 |
| Ohio | $76,820 | $83,670 | $51,980 | $123,710 | 560 |
| Tennessee | $76,720 | $82,590 | $44,980 | $120,840 | 450 |
| North Dakota | $76,600 | $68,910 | $48,380 | $86,090 | 40 |
| Florida | $75,860 | $82,390 | $36,360 | $128,810 | 740 |
| North Carolina | $75,330 | $86,180 | $59,360 | $125,990 | 350 |
| Maine | $72,710 | $79,910 | $50,670 | $100,690 | 60 |
| Indiana | $70,210 | $88,170 | $44,060 | $129,030 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $66,990 | $66,700 | $28,080 | $97,570 | 140 |
| Alabama | $65,020 | $72,210 | $41,420 | $101,440 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $64,710 | $77,710 | $34,390 | $104,300 | 200 |
| Nebraska | $63,550 | $83,080 | $49,930 | $150,000 | 70 |
| Nevada | $62,510 | $71,080 | $51,160 | $83,730 | 130 |
| Texas | $62,180 | $66,910 | $39,560 | $93,620 | 1,500 |
| Missouri | $61,760 | $66,270 | $32,100 | $105,390 | 580 |
| Hawaii | $60,800 | $71,640 | $59,530 | $106,760 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $60,530 | $77,160 | $51,500 | $138,650 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $60,150 | $75,810 | $47,560 | $98,370 | 130 |
| Kansas | $59,600 | $82,290 | $44,590 | $169,490 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $57,980 | $77,030 | $38,230 | $160,550 | 200 |
| Arizona | $52,150 | $79,780 | $48,420 | $168,400 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $50,840 | $63,930 | $32,580 | $114,700 | 450 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for funeral home managers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Arranging Funeral Director or Funeral Counselor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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