How much does a mortician make in San Jose?
$63,160a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $30.37 an hour or $5,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.37
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 130
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,050Median: $63,160Highest 10%: $89,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| Median | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| 75th | $83,660 | $40.22 | |
| 90th | $89,430 | $43.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for morticians.
| San Francisco, CA | $60,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,700 |
| 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 San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $30.37 ($63,160 a year).
Do morticians make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $63,160 against $55,010 nationally, 15% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $50,750, so San Jose pays 24% more.
Where does San Jose rank for mortician pay?
17 of 130 metro areas with data.
How much does a mortician make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,430 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.