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

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

Median annual salary $44,510 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $70,440
Employed locally 90
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $59,760
    90th
    $70,440

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 62% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 38% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,280
    Childcare Workers $34,380
    Recreation Workers $34,200
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,470
    Animal Caretakers $35,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Fresno, CA is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Fresno, CA is 10.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.