Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,990 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $26,210
90th percentile $74,780
Employed locally 100
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,210
    25th
    $33,650
    50th (median)
    $51,990
    75th
    $61,290
    90th
    $74,780

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,860
    Recreation Workers $36,560
    Childcare Workers $28,480
    Animal Caretakers $28,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Western North Carolina is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.83 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salaries?

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Western North Carolina is 4.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $26,210 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,650.