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

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

Median annual salary $62,540 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $95,410
Employed locally 40
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $62,540
    75th
    $71,450
    90th
    $95,410

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 75% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 25% 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $62,040
    Erie, PA $60,710
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,600

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,080
    Recreation Workers $34,220
    Childcare Workers $28,130
    Animal Caretakers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Lancaster, PA is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Lancaster, PA is 25.6% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.