Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $57,190 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $102,130
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $62,430
    90th
    $102,130

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 85% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 15% 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
    Lynchburg, VA $63,370
    Richmond, VA $61,720
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,910
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,110
    Evansville, IN $59,640

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,810
    Childcare Workers $27,790
    Recreation Workers $31,280
    Animal Caretakers $28,030
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Roanoke, VA is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.