Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $65,350 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.42
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $104,130
Employed locally 1,160
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $44,080
    50th (median)
    $65,350
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $104,130

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 67% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 33% 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
    Rochester, NY $62,370
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,900
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,220
    Recreation Workers $37,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York, NY-NJ is $31.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 31.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,080.