Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $49,370 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $27,650
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 280
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,650
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $79,030

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 72% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 28% 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
    Akron, OH $54,300
    Springfield, OH $51,040
    Columbus, OH $50,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,920
    Ohio $49,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,070
    Childcare Workers $29,050
    Recreation Workers $29,960
    Animal Caretakers $29,410
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Cleveland, OH is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.9% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $27,650 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.