Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in California
Also called: Morticians and Funeral Arrangers
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California earn a median of $50,750 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($55,010)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,030; the top 10% earn over $77,850. Nationally the range is $33,350 to $88,620.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Funeral Home Managers$82,370 median in California
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$79,550 median in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56,110 median in California
- Residential Advisors$46,650 median in California
- Lodging Managers$76,950 median in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$163,960 median in California
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay in California
How much do morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers make in California?
The median is $50,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,030 and the top 10% earn over $77,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 48 (−8% vs. the national median of $55,010). Living costs are not included.