Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $62,370 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 110
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $62,370
    75th
    $76,800
    90th
    $93,160

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 84% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 16% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,350
    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 $33,580
    Recreation Workers $35,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,200
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,120
    Animal Caretakers $34,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Rochester, NY is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Rochester, NY is 25.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.