Average salary, compensation, and wages for Funeral directors in the United StatesMedian annual earnings for funeral directors were $43,380 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,540 and $58,140. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,950, and the top 10 percent more than $84,060. Salaries of funeral directors depend on the number of years of experience in funeral service, the number of services performed, the number of facilities operated, the area of the country, the size of the community, and the level of formal education. Funeral directors in large cities earn more than their counterparts in small towns and rural areas. More information on Funeral directors from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Funeral directors occupation Number of Funeral directors in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Funeral directors Working conditions for Funeral directors Significant points for Funeral directors Training requirements for Funeral directors Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |