The median annual wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in California is $47,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,300.
Pay spans roughly $35,200 at the 10th percentile to $76,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.68 per hour. An estimated 2,670 people work as morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in California.
| Median (annual) | $47,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.68 |
| 10th percentile | $35,200 |
| 90th percentile | $76,070 |
| Employment | 2,670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.