Best States for Morticians
Not all states pay the same — or need the same number of morticians. See which states offer the best combination of salary, demand, and market opportunity.
BLS OEWS May 2025 • Location Quotient = job density vs national avg • Funeral cost data from NFDA 2024
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| # | State | Score | Median | P90 | LQ | Jobs | Cremation % | Schools |
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