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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $56,260 +13% vs national
Median hourly $27.05
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 320
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $56,260
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $81,520

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 42% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 58% 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
    Recreation Workers$44,070
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60,880
    Childcare Workers$44,970
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39,050
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,490
    Animal Caretakers$42,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in San Francisco, CA is $27.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in San Francisco, CA is 13% above 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.