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Funeral Attendants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Funeral Attendants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,700
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.7% vs 2024
$42,470
Mean Salary
$38,700
Median Salary
$18.61
Hourly Rate
1,790 people work as Funeral Attendants in California
Funeral Attendants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Funeral Attendants in California earn a median salary of $38,700 per year ($3,225/month).
This is 4.3% above the national average of $37,091.
California ranks #18 out of 48 states for Funeral Attendants pay.
Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Funeral Attendants
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Speaking
3.38
Service Orientation
3.38
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.09
English Language
3.36
Public Safety and Security
2.83
Psychology
2.76
Transportation
2.68
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.9% of workers)
Salaries for Funeral Attendants in California range from $35,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,990 and $44,420.
Median $38,700
P10: $35,950P25: $36,990P75: $44,420P90: $53,750
10th
$35,950
25th
$36,990
Median
$38,700
75th
$44,420
90th
$53,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,950
$17.28
$2,995
25th Percentile
$36,990
$17.78
$3,082
Median (50th)
$38,700
$18.61
$3,225
75th Percentile
$44,420
$21.36
$3,701
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,750
$25.84
$4,479
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,470 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Funeral Attendants make in California?
The median annual salary for Funeral Attendants in California is $38,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,470.
What is the salary range for a Funeral Attendants in California?
Salaries for Funeral Attendants in California range from $35,950 at the 10th percentile to $53,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,990 and $44,420.
What is the starting salary for a Funeral Attendants in California?
Entry-level Funeral Attendants positions in California typically start around $35,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Funeral Attendants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,790 people are employed as Funeral Attendants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Funeral Attendants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Funeral Attendants in California is approximately $18.61 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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