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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,090
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$68,640
Mean Salary
$63,090
Median Salary
$30.33
Hourly Rate
1,030 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York earn a median salary of $63,090 per year ($5,257/month).
This is 15.8% above the national average of $54,494.
New York ranks #8 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 1,030 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 0.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Service Orientation
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.95
Administration and Management
4.03
Administrative
3.96
Psychology
3.72
Sales and Marketing
3.66
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(72.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York range from $46,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,970 and $78,430.
Median $63,090
P10: $46,780P25: $58,970P75: $78,430P90: $94,990
10th
$46,780
25th
$58,970
Median
$63,090
75th
$78,430
90th
$94,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,780
$22.49
$3,898
25th Percentile
$58,970
$28.35
$4,914
Median (50th)
$63,090
$30.33
$5,257
75th Percentile
$78,430
$37.71
$6,535
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,990
$45.67
$7,915
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
New York ranks #8 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in New York?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York is $63,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,640.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York range from $46,780 at the 10th percentile to $94,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,970 and $78,430.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in New York typically start around $46,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,970 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,030 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in New York is approximately $30.33 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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