SOC 39-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers — Urban Honolulu
Urban Honolulu, HI
Median pay for this occupation in Urban Honolulu, HI is $46,310 a year, trailing the national median of $55,010 by 15.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Urban Honolulu, HI is $46,310 a year, trailing the national median of $55,010 by 15.8%. Half of workers earn between $41,690 and $46,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,760 and the ninetieth at $47,950.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 387th of 481 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,760 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $41,690 | −24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,310 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $46,960 | −14.6% |
| 90th | $47,950 | −12.8% |
| Mean | $45,090 | −18.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Urban Honolulu run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $46,310 buys what $42,100 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,100US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,310 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,760 to $47,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median annual wage is $46,310, or $22.27 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 Urban Honolulu, HI is 15.8% 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 Urban Honolulu, HI earns more than $47,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,760 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 120 jobs in this occupation in Urban Honolulu, HI. 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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