Archives
All the articles I've archived.
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Is Becoming a Mortician Worth It? An Honest Financial Analysis
Is mortician a good career? BLS median is $49,800 with 3% job growth. We break down education costs, salary trajectory, emotional demands, and the honest financial case for and against.
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Mortician Job Outlook 2024–2034: Growth, Openings & Stability
Mortician employment is projected to grow 3% through 2034, with ~5,800 annual openings. BLS data on job stability, demand drivers, and where the most opportunities are.
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How to Negotiate Your Mortician Salary (With Data)
Most morticians never negotiate. Here's how to use BLS percentile data, state benchmarks, and skill premiums to negotiate a higher starting salary or raise — with specific scripts.
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Female Mortician Salary: What the Data Shows (2024)
70.6% of morticians are women, yet a gender pay gap persists. BLS and CPS data on female mortician salaries, the 91-cent gap in personal care occupations, and what drives pay differences.
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States With the Most Mortician Jobs (2024 BLS Data)
California leads with 2,670 mortician jobs, but Ohio offers more per capita and better pay. Full BLS 2024 rankings by job count, density, and salary for all 50 states.
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Mortician Salary by State (All 50 States, 2024 BLS Data)
Mortician salaries range from $35,970 in Arkansas to $80,290 in Delaware. See the complete BLS 2024 salary data for all 50 states, with median, mean, and percentile breakdowns.
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Mortician Salary in California (2024 BLS Data)
California morticians earn $47,170 median — 5% below the national average despite the highest cost of living. BLS 2024 data on California's 2,670 mortician jobs, city breakdowns, and what it means for your career.
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How to Become a Mortician: Education, License & Career Path
Learn how to become a mortician: 2-year degree, 1-3 year apprenticeship, state licensing exam. Full career path, education requirements, and key skills from BLS and O*NET data.
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Mortician vs Funeral Director: Salary, Role & Career Differences
Morticians earn $49,800 median vs funeral directors/managers at $76,830 — a 54% gap. Learn the real differences in role, salary, and career path between these two titles.
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Funeral Home Manager Salary vs Mortician: The $27,000 Gap Explained
Funeral home managers earn $76,830 median vs $49,800 for morticians — a $27,030 gap. BLS 2024 data on what drives the difference, career path, and which role pays more at every percentile.
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Mortician Salary vs. Cost of Living: Which States Pay Best in Real Terms
California's $47,170 median buys less than Iowa's $63,770. BLS 2024 data adjusted for MERIC cost of living index — the definitive ranking of which states actually pay morticians best.
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Why Delaware Pays Morticians the Most ($80,290 Median)
Delaware pays morticians a median of $80,290 — the highest in the U.S. and 61% above the national median. We explain the 5 structural factors behind Delaware's outlier pay.
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How Experience Affects Mortician Pay (Entry to Late Career)
Entry-level morticians earn $39,667. Late-career earns $61,045 — a 54% increase. PayScale and BLS data on how experience, management track, and employer type drive pay growth.
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How Much Do Morticians Make? (2024 Salary Data)
The average mortician salary is $49,800 (BLS 2024). But Glassdoor says $80K and Indeed says $66K — we explain why, with full data from 6 sources and all 50 states.
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What Skills Increase a Mortician's Salary? (Data-Backed)
Salary.com data shows creativity commands +18% for morticians. Dual licensure adds $3K–$8K. Preneed sales can add $500–$20K. The complete breakdown of which skills actually pay more.