Mortition Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does a Mortition make in Erie, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mortition in Erie, PA is $52,188. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,780 to $60,950, with most professionals earning between $39,946 and $68,926.

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What is a Mortition?

A mortician, also known as a funeral director or undertaker, is responsible for managing the details of a deceased person's funeral. This includes meeting with the family to make arrangements, preparing the body for viewing and burial, and coordinating the logistics of the funeral service. They may also handle paperwork and legal requirements related to the death, such as obtaining death certificates and permits. Additionally, morticians may provide grief support and assistance to the family during the funeral process. This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and emotional situations with professionalism.

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Common responsibilities of a Mortition

Complete and file all necessary legal and regulatory documents, such as death certificates and permits.

September 13, 2023

Arrange for transportation of the deceased to the funeral home and to the cemetery or crematory.

September 18, 2023

Coordinate with clergy, cemetery staff, and other service providers to ensure a smooth funeral service.

September 25, 2023

Assist with the selection of caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise.

September 29, 2023

Arrange for obituary notices and other announcements of the death.

October 11, 2023

Oversee the overall operation of the funeral home, including staff management and financial administration.

October 11, 2023

Manage the funeral home's facilities and equipment, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained.

October 22, 2023

Provide grief support and counseling to the family and friends of the deceased.

October 31, 2023

Prepare the deceased for viewing and burial, including embalming and dressing the body.

November 05, 2023

Meet with the family to discuss funeral arrangements and provide support and guidance.

November 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mortition in Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45780

60950

52188

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46467

62600

53261

What is the average salary for Mortition in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mortition in Erie, PA. The base salary for Mortition ranges from $45,780 to $60,950 with the average base salary of $52,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,467 to $62,600 with the average total cash compensation of $53,261.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,188	$45,780 - $60,950
Bonus	$1,073	$687 - $1,651
Total Pay	$53,261	$46,467 - $62,600

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Mortition Salary Near Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,925 - $62,473	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,372 - $64,401	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,662 - $62,124	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,869 - $65,062	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,273 - $64,269	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,909 - $65,115	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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