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SOC 39-4031·Personal Care & ServiceGood pay · growing
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
Median wage
$64,373
10-yr outlook
+22.0%by 2032
Openings / year
282
Workers in NY
1,390
How pay grows with experience
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $45,414 |
| Median (typical) | $64,373 |
| Experienced | $80,231 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $76,657 |
| Hudson Valley | $64,373 |
| Finger Lakes | $64,010 |
| Mohawk Valley | $62,741 |
| Capital Region | $62,042 |
| Southern Tier | $61,217 |
| Western New York | $60,553 |
| North Country | $60,387 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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