How much does a mortician make in Riverside?
$48,830a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $48,830Highest 10%: $75,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| Median | $48,830 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 90th | $75,510 | $36.30 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| San Jose, CA | $63,160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,070 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $23.48 ($48,830 a year).
Do morticians make more in Riverside than the national average?
No: $48,830 against $55,010 nationally, 11% less.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $50,750, so Riverside pays 4% less.
Where does Riverside rank for mortician pay?
86 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,510 or more.
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.