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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $60,690 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $27,760
90th percentile $72,380
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,760
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $60,690
    75th
    $66,030
    90th
    $72,380

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 101% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 1% above 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
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,200
    Animal Caretakers $27,780
    Childcare Workers $28,020
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Hickory, NC is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Hickory, NC 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $27,760 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.