Funeral Attendants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,320 +36.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $40,440
90th percentile $56,640
Employed locally 80
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,440
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $56,640

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 30% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 70% 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
    Springfield, MA $46,090
    New Jersey $45,290

    Nearby metros — Funeral Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,670

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in San Jose, CA is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in San Jose, CA is 36.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $40,440 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.