Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $60,710 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $84,990
Employed locally 30
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $81,860
    90th
    $84,990

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 99% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 1% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,750
    Reading, PA $63,070
    York-Hanover, PA $62,560
    Lancaster, PA $62,540
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $62,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,600

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,590
    Childcare Workers$24,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34,330
    Recreation Workers$31,140
    Animal Caretakers$28,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Erie, PA is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Erie, PA is 21.9% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.