Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $58,090 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $69,720
Employed locally 40
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $69,470
    90th
    $69,720

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 85% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 15% 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
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $64,450
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $63,010
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $62,940
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $62,860

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,010
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,950
    Animal Caretakers $30,580
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,140
    Recreation Workers $25,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Albuquerque, NM is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 16.6% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.