What are the main factors that influence a Mortuary Affairs Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Mortuary Affairs Specialist's salary?

A Mortuary Affairs Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Regulatory Affairs Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $75,184, a Mortuary Affairs Specialist (2-4 years)earns $89,056, a Regulatory Affairs Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $109,659, a Regulatory Affairs Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $138,512, a Regulatory Affairs Manager (7+ years)earns $159,392,

What are the highest paying states for a Mortuary Affairs Specialist?

Mortuary Affairs Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mortuary Affairs Specialist roles are District of Columbia $94,446, California $94,087, Massachusetts $92,833. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mortuary Affairs Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Mortuary Affairs Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Consumer Affairs Specialist: $92,536; Clinical Affairs Specialist: $70,339; Community Affairs Specialist: $62,110; Legislative Affairs Specialist: $60,458; Student Affairs Specialist: $47,195.

Mortuary Affairs Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Mortuary Affairs Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mortuary Affairs Specialist in Rhode Island is $88,440 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Mortuary Affairs Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,766
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,576 to $93,845
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,505

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Mortuary Affairs Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,845	$7,820	$1,805	$45
Average	$88,440	$7,370	$1,701	$43
25th Percentile	$79,576	$6,631	$1,530	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Mortuary Affairs Specialist Salaries

A Mortuary Affairs Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mortuary Affairs Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mortuary Affairs Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,184
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,056
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,659
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,512
Expert (over 8 years): $159,392

Levels	Salary
Regulator... Level Mortuary Affairs Specialist	$75,184
Mortuary ... Level Mortuary Affairs Specialist	$89,056
Regulator... Level Mortuary Affairs Specialist	$109,659
Regulator... Level Mortuary Affairs Specialist	$138,512
Regulator... Level Mortuary Affairs Specialist	$159,392

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How Do Mortuary Affairs Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mortuary Affairs Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,446.
California: $94,087.
Massachusetts: $92,833.

District of Columbia $94,446 California $94,087 Massachusetts $92,833 Washington $92,492 New Jersey $92,458 Alaska $92,339 Connecticut $91,161 New York $90,684

Hawaii $89,157 Rhode Island $88,440 Maryland $87,954 Minnesota $87,289 Colorado $87,033 Illinois $86,948 Oregon $86,623 Delaware $86,385

New Hampshire $86,234 Virginia $85,898 Pennsylvania $84,917 Nevada $84,423 North Dakota $84,261 Michigan $84,005 Wisconsin $83,911 Vermont $83,723

Texas $83,203 Maine $83,169 Arizona $83,118 Ohio $83,058 Georgia $82,273 Indiana $81,881 Wyoming $81,804 Utah $81,685

Iowa $81,633 Kansas $81,224 Louisiana $81,104 North Carolina $81,062 Missouri $81,045 Florida $80,712 Montana $80,533 Nebraska $80,362

Kentucky $80,269 South Carolina $79,927 Tennessee $79,714 Idaho $79,629 New Mexico $79,006 Oklahoma $78,870 Alabama $78,366 South Dakota $77,522

Arkansas $77,061 West Virginia $76,814 Mississippi $76,072

Top Paying Cities for Mortuary Affairs Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $89,891
Albion: $88,398
Ashaway: $90,232

Adamsville, RI $89,891 Albion, RI $88,398 Ashaway, RI $90,232 Barrington, RI $88,398 Block Island, RI $89,763 Bradford, RI $90,172 Bristol, RI $88,312 Carolina, RI $89,438

Charlestown, RI $89,532 Chepachet, RI $88,227 Clayville, RI $88,312 Coventry, RI $88,227 West Greenwich, RI $88,167 East Greenwich, RI $88,287 Exeter, RI $90,172 Fiskeville, RI $88,398

Forestdale, RI $88,312 Foster, RI $88,167 Glendale, RI $88,167 Greene, RI $89,157 Greenville, RI $88,398 Harmony, RI $88,372 Harrisville, RI $88,227 Hope, RI $88,398

Hope Valley, RI $90,232 Hopkinton, RI $90,257 Jamestown, RI $89,353 Kenyon, RI $90,146 Little Compton, RI $89,856 Manville, RI $88,398 Mapleville, RI $88,167 Newport, RI $89,370

Middletown, RI $89,745 North Kingstown, RI $88,142 North Scituate, RI $88,372 Oakland, RI $88,253 Pascoag, RI $88,202 Pawtucket, RI $88,398 Central Falls, RI $88,398 Cumberland, RI $88,398

Lincoln, RI $88,398 Portsmouth, RI $89,012 Prudence Island, RI $88,227 Rockville, RI $90,257 Saunderstown, RI $89,404 Shannock, RI $90,121 Slatersville, RI $88,312 Slocum, RI $89,404

Tiverton, RI $89,916 Wakefield, RI $89,310 Kingston, RI $89,328 Narragansett, RI $89,345 Peace Dale, RI $89,310 Warren, RI $88,372 Warwick, RI $88,398 Westerly, RI $90,283

West Kingston, RI $89,379 West Warwick, RI $88,398 Wood River Junction, RI $90,172 Woonsocket, RI $88,312 North Smithfield, RI $88,372 Wyoming, RI $90,146 Providence, RI $88,398 Cranston, RI $88,398

North Providence, RI $88,398 East Providence, RI $88,398 Riverside, RI $88,398 Rumford, RI $88,398 Smithfield, RI $88,398 Johnston, RI $88,398

Mortuary Affairs Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mortuary Affairs Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$79,576

Average $88,440/year

$93,845

$6,631

Average $7,370/month

$7,820

$1,530

Average $1,701/week

$1,805

$38

Average $43/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,845	$7,820	$1,805	$45
Average	$88,440	$7,370	$1,701	$43
25th Percentile	$79,576	$6,631	$1,530	$38

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