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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $58,880 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $83,920
Employed locally 120
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $64,150
    90th
    $83,920

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 83% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 17% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,240
    Recreation Workers $32,130
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,200
    Animal Caretakers $33,750
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Buffalo, NY is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Buffalo, NY is 18.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.