Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $56,710 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $77,230
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $39,980
    50th (median)
    $56,710
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $77,230

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 82% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 18% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $47,620
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,160
    Jackson, MS $39,800

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34,790
    Animal Caretakers$27,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,780
    Recreation Workers$27,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Wichita, KS is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Wichita, KS is 13.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,980.