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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,750
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.6% vs 2024
$56,130
Mean Salary
$50,750
Median Salary
$24.40
Hourly Rate
2,240 people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California earn a median salary of $50,750 per year ($4,229/month).
This is 6.9% below the national average of $54,494.
California ranks #26 out of 48 states for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay.
Approximately 2,240 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 7.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Service Orientation
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.95
Administration and Management
4.03
Administrative
3.96
Psychology
3.72
Sales and Marketing
3.66
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(72.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,320 and $61,340.
Median $50,750
P10: $37,030P25: $44,320P75: $61,340P90: $77,850
10th
$37,030
25th
$44,320
Median
$50,750
75th
$61,340
90th
$77,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,030
$17.80
$3,085
25th Percentile
$44,320
$21.31
$3,693
Median (50th)
$50,750
$24.40
$4,229
75th Percentile
$61,340
$29.49
$5,111
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,850
$37.43
$6,487
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,130 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
California ranks #26 of 48 states
$54,494
National avg. for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in California?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California is $50,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,130.
What is the salary range for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California?
Salaries for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile to $77,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,320 and $61,340.
What is the starting salary for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California?
Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers positions in California typically start around $37,030 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,240 people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California is approximately $24.40 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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