Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $53,990 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.96
10th percentile $24,950
90th percentile $73,640
Employed locally 30
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,950
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $53,990
    75th
    $61,850
    90th
    $73,640

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 92% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 8% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,630
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $63,450
    Lynchburg, VA $63,370
    Lincoln, NE $63,130
    Lancaster, PA $62,540
    Asheville, NC $61,620

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,200
    Childcare Workers $27,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160
    Animal Caretakers $28,380
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Fayetteville, NC is $25.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 8.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $24,950 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.