Funeral Home Manager Salary in Missouri (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Funeral Home Managers in Missouri, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$66,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $78,790
State Rank
#34 of 43
560 employed here

How much does a Funeral Home Manager make in Missouri?

Funeral Home Managers in Missouri take home a median of $66,670 annually — roughly $32.05 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $78,790.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $36,830 while the top 10% make $94,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,670 and $76,440 a year.

Funeral Home Manager salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,830$17.71
25th percentile (early career)$60,670$29.17
50th percentile (median)$66,670$32.05
75th percentile (experienced)$76,440$36.75
90th percentile (top earners)$94,460$45.41

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 34th out of 43 states and territories for Funeral Home Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Rhode Island$122,150
2Pennsylvania$104,400
3New York$103,530
4Connecticut$102,810
5Washington$102,540

Working as a Funeral Home Manager in Missouri

Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Funeral Home Managers in the United States. An associate degree (about 2 years of college) is the typical entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($66,670) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Funeral Home Manager make in Missouri?
The median Funeral Home Manager salary in Missouri is $66,670 per year, or about $32.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,830 at the entry level to $94,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Funeral Home Managers about 15% less than the national median of $78,790. Missouri ranks 34th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Funeral Home Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,670 a year. About 560 Funeral Home Managers are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.