Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,760 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $78,700
Employed locally 120
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $76,850
    90th
    $78,700

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 66% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 34% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,180
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $62,040
    Winston-Salem, NC $61,030
    Madison, WI $56,920
    Wichita, KS $56,710

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,230
    Recreation Workers$34,100
    Animal Caretakers$30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Milwaukee, WI is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.