How much does a funeral home manager make in California?
$82,370a year
Median yearly pay for funeral home managers in California. That is $39.60 an hour or $6,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.60
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,770Median: $82,370Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $74,130 | $35.64 | |
| Median | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.24 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $96,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,060 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,370 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral home managers.
| 11. New Hampshire | $83,200 |
| 12. New Mexico | $82,850 |
| 13. Utah | $82,510 |
| 14. California | $82,370 |
| 15. Louisiana | $81,930 |
| 16. Virginia | $81,700 |
| 17. Iowa | $81,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral home manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.60 ($82,370 a year).
Do funeral home managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $82,370 against $78,790 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for funeral home manager pay?
California ranks 14 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays funeral home managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $96,480 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.