The top 8 highest paying industries for morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $69,510, federal government, including usps is the highest paying industry for morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors. It is followed by federal executive branch (oes designation) industry (average annual salary $69,510). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal government, including USPS | $69,510 |
330 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | $69,510 |
330 |
| 3 | Public sector -- Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospit | $69,510 |
360 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation) | $69,510 |
360 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government | $69,510 |
360 |
| 6 | Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government) | $46,960 |
24,720 |
| 7 | Death Care Services | $46,950 |
24,690 |
| 8 | Personal and Laundry Services | $46,950 |
24,690 |