Funeral Attendants Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $36,850 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $48,740
Employed locally 40
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $48,740

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 46% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Funeral Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,700
    New Hampshire $53,420
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $51,230
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,320
    Springfield, MA $46,090

    Nearby metros — Funeral Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $44,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,240
    California $38,960
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,140

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,500
    Childcare Workers $39,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,340
    Animal Caretakers $36,400
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Modesto, CA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Modesto, CA is 6.5% above the national median of $34,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Funeral Attendants in Modesto?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.