Funeral Attendants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for funeral attendants in the U.S. is $35,680 ($17.16 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $35,680
- Mean annual wage
- $37,190
- Median hourly wage
- $17.16
- Employment
- 31,090
31,090 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,070 | $13.50 |
| 25th percentile | $30,380 | $14.61 |
| Median (50th) | $35,680 | $17.16 |
| 75th percentile | $42,870 | $20.61 |
| 90th percentile | $48,460 | $23.30 |
Highest-paying states for funeral attendants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $55,850 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $53,580 | 190 |
| Nevada | $51,980 | 100 |
| Delaware | $46,720 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $46,280 | 1,090 |
| Connecticut | $45,800 | 520 |
| Minnesota | $43,910 | 400 |
| New York | $42,210 | 1,450 |
| Colorado | $41,710 | 160 |
| Washington | $41,600 | 160 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kentucky: $29,160 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $29,600 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $29,880 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $30,170 median annual wage
- Florida: $30,210 median annual wage
About this occupation
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Typical tasks
- Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
- Clean funeral parlors or chapels.
- Perform general maintenance tasks for funeral homes, such as maintaining equipment or caring for funeral grounds.
- Supervise funeral processions and assist with cemetery parking.
- Assist with cremations and the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
- Greet people at the funeral home.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 26.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.5% |
| Associate's degree | 17.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.6% |
| Master's degree | 6.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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