Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $46,240 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $73,110
Employed locally 240
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $73,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 45% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 55% 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
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,610
    Recreation Workers $38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,470
    Childcare Workers $37,970
    Animal Caretakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in San Diego, CA is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in San Diego, CA is 7.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.