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Funeral Director

A comprehensive guide to Funeral Director licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$53,013 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

Delaware

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
DE
DelawareCompact: No
$80,290Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
ND
North DakotaCompact: Yes
$76,720Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
MN
MinnesotaCompact: Yes
$76,490Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NE
NebraskaCompact: Pending
$65,310Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
ME
MaineCompact: Yes
$63,790Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencySpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
IA
IowaCompact: No
$63,770Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
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