The median annual wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $66,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,380.
Pay spans roughly $50,840 at the 10th percentile to $100,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.02 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $66,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.02 |
| 10th percentile | $50,840 |
| 90th percentile | $100,630 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.