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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $45,850 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $70,530
Employed locally 280
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $35,700
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $55,820
    90th
    $70,530

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 53% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 47% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,770
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,130
    Childcare Workers $37,020
    Recreation Workers $36,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,200
    Gambling Dealers $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Riverside, CA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Riverside, CA is 7.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,700.