How much does a funeral attendant make in California?
$38,700a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in California. That is $18.61 an hour or $3,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.61
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $38,700Highest 10%: $53,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 75th | $44,420 | $21.36 | |
| 90th | $53,750 | $25.84 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $44,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,230 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 15. Maine | $39,330 |
| 16. Missouri | $39,270 |
| 17. Maryland | $39,020 |
| 18. California | $38,700 |
| 19. New Jersey | $37,240 |
| 20. South Dakota | $37,170 |
| 21. Montana | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.61 ($38,700 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,700 against $35,680 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for funeral attendant pay?
California ranks 18 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays funeral attendants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $44,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.