Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $47,880 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $72,390
Employed locally 50
National median $49,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $59,790
    90th
    $72,390

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary vs area income 50% Median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary is 50% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $54,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,970
    Recreation Workers $37,130
    Childcare Workers $36,060
    Animal Caretakers $36,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Santa Maria, CA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 3.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.