California Median
$38,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $35,680
State Rank
#18 of 48
1,790 employed here
How much does a Funeral Attendant make in California?
Funeral Attendants in California take home a median of $38,700 annually — roughly $18.61 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $35,680.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,950 while the top 10% make $53,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,990 and $44,420 a year.
Funeral Attendant salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,950 | $17.28 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,990 | $17.78 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,700 | $18.61 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,420 | $21.36 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $53,750 | $25.84 |
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How California compares
California ranks 18th out of 48 states and territories for Funeral Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Funeral Attendant salary in other states
New Hampshire $55,850Rhode Island $53,580Nevada $51,980Delaware $46,720Massachusetts $46,280Connecticut $45,800Minnesota $43,910New York $42,210Colorado $41,710Washington $41,600Utah $41,130Vermont $40,800Oregon $40,350Iowa $40,060Maine $39,330Missouri $39,270Maryland $39,020New Jersey $37,240South Dakota $37,170Montana $37,080Pennsylvania $36,300Wisconsin $36,030Illinois $35,690Ohio $35,640Arizona $35,450Michigan $35,380Virginia $35,010North Dakota $34,980North Carolina $34,940New Mexico $34,890Indiana $34,420Idaho $33,280Wyoming $32,950Arkansas $31,630West Virginia $31,410Kansas $30,720Texas $30,560Georgia $30,530Mississippi $30,530Oklahoma $30,530Louisiana $30,370Alabama $30,310Florida $30,210Nebraska $30,170South Carolina $29,880Tennessee $29,600Kentucky $29,160
Working as a Funeral Attendant in California
Nationally, about 31,000 people work as Funeral Attendants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($38,700) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Funeral Attendant make in California?
The median Funeral Attendant salary in California is $38,700 per year, or about $18.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,950 at the entry level to $53,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Funeral Attendants about 8% more than the national median of $35,680. California ranks 18th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Funeral Attendants?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $38,700 a year. About 1,790 Funeral Attendants are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.