Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $65,450 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.47
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $93,210
Employed locally 60
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $51,580
    50th (median)
    $65,450
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $93,210

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,600
    Omaha, NE-IA $65,860
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $62,140
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $61,600
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,560

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,630
    Childcare Workers $29,080
    Recreation Workers $28,310
    Animal Caretakers $29,040
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,460
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $31.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 31.4% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,580.