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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $59,030 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $59,030
    75th
    $73,150
    90th
    $95,670

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 74% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 26% 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
    Erie, PA $60,710

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,900
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,100
    Childcare Workers$28,190
    Animal Caretakers$29,870
    Recreation Workers$31,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Harrisburg, PA is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 18.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.