Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $59,900 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $88,770
Employed locally 80
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $43,580
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $88,770

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 70% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,750
    Delaware $80,290
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Dakota $76,720
    Minnesota $76,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,180

    Nearby metros — Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,350
    Rochester, NY $62,370
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,540
    Recreation Workers $34,440
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Albany, NY is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.95 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salaries?

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Albany, NY is 20.3% above the national median of $49,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Albany?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,580.