Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $61,600 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $92,890
Employed locally 30
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $59,160
    50th (median)
    $61,600
    75th
    $74,620
    90th
    $92,890

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 89% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 11% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,600
    Omaha, NE-IA $65,860
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,450
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $62,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,560

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $22,610
    Childcare Workers $27,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,130
    Recreation Workers $29,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Waterloo, IA is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Waterloo, IA is 23.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,160.