Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $48,540 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.34
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $75,070
Employed locally 40
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $48,540
    75th
    $57,320
    90th
    $75,070

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 72% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,750
    Delaware $80,290
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Dakota $76,720
    Minnesota $76,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,180

    Nearby metros — Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,830
    Lancaster, PA $62,540
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $62,140
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $61,800
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,650
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $59,720

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $36,400
    Childcare Workers $35,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,460
    Animal Caretakers $35,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Bakersfield, CA is $23.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salaries?

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.5% below the national median of $49,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.