Morticians in Buffalo, New York earn an estimated average of $50,274 per year — -10% below the national average of $55,860.
Quick Facts
- Estimated avg salary: $50,274 (-10% vs national $55860)
- National average: $55,860 (PayScale 2026)
- National BLS median: $55,010 (BLS OEWS May 2025)
- New York BLS median: $63,090 | Employment: 1,030
Source: PayScale Funeral Director Salary By Location, 2026. City estimate = national avg × city multiplier.
How Buffalo Compares
Buffalo ranks #26 out of 54 cities in our salary comparison. This is -10% below the national average, placing Buffalo in the lower-middle tier of mortician compensation.
| Metro | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | $50,274 | -10% |
| National Average | $55,860 | — |
| New York (state BLS median) | $63,090 | +15% vs national |
State Context: New York
The BLS reports a $63,090 median salary for morticians in New York, with 1,030 employed statewide. See the full New York salary guide for percentile breakdowns and demand data.
Education & Schools in New York
New York has ABFSE-accredited mortuary science programs. Check the School Finder filtered by New York to see tuition, debt, and earnings data.
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Salary in Nearby Cities
- Mortician Salary in Albany, NY — $69,266
- Mortician Salary in Brooklyn, NY — $67,591
- Mortician Salary in New York, NY — $54,743
- Mortician Salary in Rochester, NY — $51,950
Is Buffalo a Good City for Morticians?
Buffalo pays below average for morticians. At $50,274, it is -10% below the national average. The lower cost of living may partially offset the below-average salary — use the ROI Calculator to model your net position.
Data: PayScale 2026 (city avg), BLS OEWS May 2025 (national/state). Updated May 2026.