Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $55,490 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $79,390
Employed locally 230
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $41,550
    50th (median)
    $55,490
    75th
    $64,440
    90th
    $79,390

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 64% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 36% 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
    Michigan $60,700
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $60,690
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,900
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,880
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,200

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,720
    Animal Caretakers $29,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,550
    Recreation Workers $35,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Atlanta, GA is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Atlanta, GA is 11.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,550.