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Funeral Home Managers

Median Salary
75,660
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and managing the facilities of funeral homes.

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of funeral service workers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,800 openings for funeral service workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$45,150

10%

$75,660

Median

$151,790

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    49%

  • High school

    25%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    14%

  • Post baccalaureate

    5%

  • Some college

    3%

  • Bachelor's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
  • Funeral Direction/Service
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Psychology

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.