Funeral Attendants Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $37,670 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $34,580
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 90
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,580
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $37,670
    75th
    $40,410
    90th
    $45,280

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 63% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,610
    Recreation Workers $38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,470
    Childcare Workers $37,970
    Animal Caretakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in San Diego, CA is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in San Diego, CA is 8.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $34,580 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.