SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Huntington
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
At $52,660, median pay for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Huntington, WV tracks the national median of $55,010 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,660, median pay for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Huntington, WV tracks the national median of $55,010 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,830 and $58,330. The lowest tenth earn under $29,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,200.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 181st of 380 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,380 | −46.6% |
| 25th | $47,830 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $52,660 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $58,330 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $72,200 | +31.2% |
| Mean | $52,350 | −4.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntington run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $52,660 goes as far as $58,838 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,838US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,660 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,380 to $72,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Huntington, WV?
The median annual wage is $52,660, or $25.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,010, so pay in Huntington, WV is 4.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Huntington, WV earns more than $72,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Huntington, WV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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