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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $61,650 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $99,780
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $47,460
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $99,780

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 90% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 10% 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
    Rochester, NY $62,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,900
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,100

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,220
    Recreation Workers $34,010
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,200
    Animal Caretakers $34,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,200
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Utica, NY is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Utica, NY is 23.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,460.