Median Salary
$35,680
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$17.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$48,460
entry level starts ~$28,070
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 31,000 employed
How much does a Funeral Attendant make?
The median pay for a Funeral Attendant in the United States is $35,680 per year — about $17.15 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $28,070, while the most experienced Funeral Attendants in the top 10% earn $48,460.
That is $25,710 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Funeral Attendant salary range by percentile
Half of all Funeral Attendants earn between $30,380 and $42,870 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,070 | $13.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $30,380 | $14.61 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $35,680 | $17.15 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $42,870 | $20.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,460 | $23.30 |
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Highest-paying states for Funeral Attendant
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Hampshire leads the country for Funeral Attendant pay at $55,850 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($53,580) and Nevada ($51,980). At the other end, Kentucky posts the lowest median at $29,160 — a gap of $26,690 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Funeral Attendant salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 48 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $39,020California $38,700New 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
Workforce and education
About 31,000 people work as Funeral Attendants in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $37,190 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Funeral Attendant make in the United States?
The median Funeral Attendant salary in the United States is $35,680 per year, or about $17.15 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $28,070, while the top 10% of earners make $48,460 or more.
How does Funeral Attendant pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Funeral Attendant median of $35,680 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Funeral Attendants the most?
New Hampshire is the highest-paying state for Funeral Attendants, with a median salary of $55,850 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Funeral Attendant?
Becoming a Funeral Attendant typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Funeral Attendants work in the United States?
About 31,000 people were employed as Funeral Attendants in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.