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The Mortician Salary Toolkit
50-state BLS data, COL-adjusted real pay rankings, and word-for-word negotiation scripts — everything you need to know your market and get paid for it.
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Why this exists
Sarah had been a licensed mortician in Ohio for three years. When she got a job offer in Minnesota, she had no idea whether $58,000 was a good offer or a lowball. She accepted it.
Six months later, she found out the person who left the role had been making $72,000. The BLS median for Minnesota morticians is $76,490.
She'd left $14,000–$18,000 on the table because she didn't know her market.
This toolkit is what Sarah needed before that conversation.
What's included
1. 50-State Salary Data (Excel + CSV)
BLS OEWS May 2024, SOC 39-4031 — every state, every percentile
- ✓ Median, mean, P10, P25, P75, P90 for all 50 states + Puerto Rico
- ✓ Total jobs and Location Quotient per state
- ✓ MERIC 2024 Cost of Living Index for every state
- ✓ COL-adjusted real purchasing power column
- ✓ Nominal rank AND real purchasing power rank — side by side
- ✓ Sortable, filterable spreadsheet format
2. Salary Negotiation Toolkit (PDF)
Word-for-word scripts and email templates
- ✓ 6 verbal scripts for every negotiation scenario
- ✓ 3 email templates (counter-offer, raise request, acceptance)
- ✓ Responses to the 4 most common objections ("no budget", "pay scale", etc.)
- ✓ Premium factor checklist — dual licensure, preneed, bilingual, restorative art
- ✓ Your target number calculator worksheet
- ✓ Quick reference card — one page, print-ready
3. State Comparison Report Template
Side-by-side analysis for relocation decisions
- ✓ Compare any 2–3 states: salary, COL, real pay, job density
- ✓ Pre-filled examples: Iowa vs. California, Delaware vs. Ohio
- ✓ Relocation decision framework with break-even analysis
- ✓ "Is it worth moving?" scoring rubric
Free articles vs. this toolkit
| Feature | Free Articles | Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| State salary data (median) | ✓ All 50 states | ✓ All 50 states |
| Full percentile data (P10–P90) | Partial | ✓ Every state |
| COL-adjusted real purchasing power | Top/bottom states only | ✓ All 50 states |
| Sortable/filterable spreadsheet | ✗ | ✓ Excel + CSV |
| Negotiation scripts (verbal) | Summary only | ✓ 6 full scripts |
| Email templates | ✗ | ✓ 3 templates |
| Objection responses | ✗ | ✓ 4 scenarios |
| State comparison report | ✗ | ✓ Template + examples |
Who this is for
- → Morticians evaluating a job offer — know whether the number is fair before you respond
- → Morticians preparing for an annual review — walk in with data, not just a feeling
- → Mortuary science students — understand the market before you graduate and start negotiating
- → Morticians considering relocation — compare real purchasing power across states, not just nominal salaries
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Questions
What format are the files?
The salary data comes as both Excel (.xlsx) and CSV. The negotiation toolkit and state comparison report are PDF. After checkout goes live, all files download immediately after purchase.
Where does the data come from?
Salary data is from BLS OEWS May 2024 (SOC 39-4031) — the same source used by HR departments and compensation consultants. Cost of living index is from MERIC 2024 Annual Average. All sources are cited in the spreadsheet.
Is this different from what's on the free articles?
The free articles cover highlights — top/bottom states, key comparisons. The toolkit has the complete dataset (every state, every percentile, COL-adjusted), plus the negotiation scripts and email templates that aren't published anywhere on the site.
What if I want a refund?
After checkout goes live, email us within 7 days of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked.
Will this be updated?
Yes — when BLS releases new OEWS data (typically each spring), we update the spreadsheet. Purchasers get the updated version at no additional cost.
Not ready to buy? Start with the free guides: Mortician Salary Overview · All 50 States Ranked · Negotiation Guide