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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $62,040 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $47,660
90th percentile $79,270
Employed locally 60
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,660
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $62,040
    75th
    $74,720
    90th
    $79,270

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 97% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 3% 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
    Lancaster, PA $62,540
    Erie, PA $60,710
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,600

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,550
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,690
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Scranton, PA is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Scranton, PA is 24.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $47,660 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.