How much does a mortician make in California?
$50,750a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in California. That is $24.40 an hour or $4,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.40
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,030Median: $50,750Highest 10%: $77,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 75th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 90th | $77,850 | $37.43 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Stockton, CA | $70,830 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,660 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,830 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,650 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,540 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 23. New Hampshire | $57,630 |
| 24. Wyoming | $55,570 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $55,420 |
| 26. California | $50,750 |
| 27. New Mexico | $50,380 |
| 28. Georgia | $49,990 |
| 29. Minnesota | $49,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.40 ($50,750 a year).
Do morticians make more in California than the national average?
No: $50,750 against $55,010 nationally, 8% less.
Where does California rank for mortician pay?
California ranks 26 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays morticians the most?
Stockton-Lodi, CA, with a median of $70,830 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.