Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $47,690 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $35,070
90th percentile $75,560
Employed locally 1,000
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,070
    25th
    $36,290
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $75,560

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 51% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 49% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,610
    Recreation Workers $37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,980
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,200
    Animal Caretakers $36,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Los Angeles, CA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 4.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $35,070 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,290.