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

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

Median annual salary $50,200 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $94,920
Employed locally 210
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $71,880
    90th
    $94,920

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 63% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 37% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,920
    Cleveland, OH $49,370
    Ohio $49,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,330
    Recreation Workers $33,960
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,020
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,760
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Columbus, OH is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Columbus, OH is 0.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.