How much does a mortician make in Sacramento?
$50,700a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,200Median: $50,700Highest 10%: $75,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 90th | $75,210 | $36.16 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| San Jose, CA | $63,160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,310 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,830 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $24.38 ($50,700 a year).
Do morticians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $50,700 against $55,010 nationally, 8% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $50,750, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for mortician pay?
73 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,210 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.