SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI comes to $60,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $55,010 by 10.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI comes to $60,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $55,010 by 10.7%. Pay ranges from under $38,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $91,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,170 to $76,470.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $58,250. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 185th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $47,170 | −14.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,900 | +10.7% |
| 75th | $76,470 | +39.0% |
| 90th | $91,170 | +65.7% |
| Mean | $62,070 | +12.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,900 goes as far as $64,718 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,718US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,900 a year, 10.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,120 to $91,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $58,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $60,900, or $29.28 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is 10.7% higher. 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $91,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,120 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $58,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI. 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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