Funeral Attendants Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $35,680 · Median hourly: $17.16 · Employment: 31,090
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,070 | $13.50 |
| 25th | $30,380 | $14.61 |
| Median | $35,680 | $17.16 |
| 75th | $42,870 | $20.61 |
| 90th | $48,460 | $23.30 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-4021
- Total U.S. employment: 31,090
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $28,070, median pay is $35,680, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $48,460.
Funeral Attendants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,310 | $14.57 | -15.1% | 550 |
| Arizona | $35,450 | $17.04 | -0.6% | 420 |
| Arkansas | $31,630 | $15.21 | -11.4% | 140 |
| California | $38,700 | $18.61 | +8.5% | 1,790 |
| Colorado | $41,710 | $20.05 | +16.9% | 160 |
| Connecticut | $45,800 | $22.02 | +28.4% | 520 |
| Delaware | $46,720 | $22.46 | +30.9% | 110 |
| Florida | $30,210 | $14.52 | -15.3% | 1,700 |
| Georgia | $30,530 | $14.68 | -14.4% | 1,070 |
| Idaho | $33,280 | $16.00 | -6.7% | 70 |
| Illinois | $35,690 | $17.16 | +0.0% | 730 |
| Indiana | $34,420 | $16.55 | -3.5% | 1,080 |
| Iowa | $40,060 | $19.26 | +12.3% | 460 |
| Kansas | $30,720 | $14.77 | -13.9% | 330 |
| Kentucky | $29,160 | $14.02 | -18.3% | 560 |
| Louisiana | $30,370 | $14.60 | -14.9% | 560 |
| Maine | $39,330 | $18.91 | +10.2% | 220 |
| Maryland | $39,020 | $18.76 | +9.4% | 670 |
| Massachusetts | $46,280 | $22.25 | +29.7% | 1,090 |
| Michigan | $35,380 | $17.01 | -0.8% | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $43,910 | $21.11 | +23.1% | 400 |
| Mississippi | $30,530 | $14.68 | -14.4% | 280 |
| Missouri | $39,270 | $18.88 | +10.1% | 620 |
| Montana | $37,080 | $17.83 | +3.9% | 110 |
| Nebraska | $30,170 | $14.51 | -15.4% | 270 |
| Nevada | $51,980 | $24.99 | +45.7% | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $55,850 | $26.85 | +56.5% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $37,240 | $17.90 | +4.4% | 540 |
| New Mexico | $34,890 | $16.77 | -2.2% | 170 |
| New York | $42,210 | $20.29 | +18.3% | 1,450 |
| North Carolina | $34,940 | $16.80 | -2.1% | 1,610 |
| North Dakota | $34,980 | $16.82 | -2.0% | 130 |
| Ohio | $35,640 | $17.14 | -0.1% | 1,720 |
| Oklahoma | $30,530 | $14.68 | -14.4% | 510 |
| Oregon | $40,350 | $19.40 | +13.1% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,300 | $17.45 | +1.7% | 1,930 |
| Rhode Island | $53,580 | $25.76 | +50.2% | 190 |
| South Carolina | $29,880 | $14.36 | -16.3% | 930 |
| South Dakota | $37,170 | $17.87 | +4.2% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $29,600 | $14.23 | -17.0% | 1,090 |
| Texas | $30,560 | $14.69 | -14.3% | 2,150 |
| Utah | $41,130 | $19.78 | +15.3% | 270 |
| Vermont | $40,800 | $19.62 | +14.3% | 30 |
| Virginia | $35,010 | $16.83 | -1.9% | 1,450 |
| Washington | $41,600 | $20.00 | +16.6% | 160 |
| West Virginia | $31,410 | $15.10 | -12.0% | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $36,030 | $17.32 | +1.0% | 500 |
| Wyoming | $32,950 | $15.84 | -7.7% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for funeral attendants?
The median annual wage for funeral attendants is $35,680 ($17.16 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays funeral attendants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many funeral attendants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 31,090 funeral attendants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do funeral attendants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.16. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.