Funeral Attendant Salary
Funeral Attendants earn a median $35,680 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$35,680
$17.15 per hour
Range
$28,070 – $48,460
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
31,090
across the U.S.
▲3.1%
Pay trend: The median for funeral attendants in the U.S. rose from $34,610 (May 2024) to $35,680 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.7%.
What funeral attendants do
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 education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.6% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 5,400
Employment of funeral attendants is projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Funeral Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,849
per year · effective tax rate 13.5%
$2,571Monthly
$1,285Twice a month
$1,186Every 2 weeks
$14.83Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,102
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,212
- Medicare (1.45%)$517
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,849
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,070 | $13.50 | $24,726 |
| 25th percentile | $30,380 | $14.61 | $26,590 |
| Median (50th) | $35,680 | $17.15 | $30,849 |
| 75th percentile | $42,870 | $20.61 | $36,626 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,460 | $23.30 | $41,118 |
Funeral Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $55,850 | +4.5% | $47,055 | $48,050 – $88,200 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $53,580 | +40.6% | $43,839 | $32,770 – $53,870 | 190 |
| Nevada | $51,980 | +37.5% | $43,946 | $34,850 – $54,170 | 100 |
| Delaware | $46,720 | +3.5% | $37,803 | $42,730 – $55,950 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $46,280 | +5.2% | $37,272 | $31,200 – $69,440 | 1,090 |
| Connecticut | $45,800 | +7.2% | $37,844 | $35,090 – $58,500 | 520 |
| Minnesota | $43,910 | +13.9% | $35,931 | $35,110 – $47,470 | 400 |
| New York | $42,210 | +11.4% | $34,413 | $35,210 – $55,130 | 1,450 |
| Colorado | $41,710 | +8.8% | $34,567 | $36,150 – $54,760 | 160 |
| Washington | $41,600 | +8.1% | $35,606 | $35,150 – $46,210 | 160 |
| Utah | $41,130 | +7.2% | $34,343 | $31,180 – $52,000 | 270 |
| Vermont | $40,800 | +5.0% | $34,030 | $32,910 – $47,110 | 30 |
| Oregon | $40,350 | +1.5% | $31,900 | $36,630 – $46,320 | 70 |
| Iowa | $40,060 | +4.7% | $33,498 | $36,950 – $47,560 | 460 |
| Maine | $39,330 | +4.1% | $32,292 | $35,140 – $46,490 | 220 |
| Missouri | $39,270 | +5.0% | $32,825 | $30,250 – $52,910 | 620 |
| Maryland | $39,020 | +9.3% | $32,043 | $36,030 – $47,110 | 670 |
| California | $38,700 | −0.7% | $32,235 | $35,950 – $53,750 | 1,790 |
| New Jersey | $37,240 | −17.8% | $31,516 | $32,220 – $74,370 | 540 |
| South Dakota | $37,170 | +16.8% | $32,046 | $30,800 – $47,940 | 120 |
| Montana | $37,080 | +4.7% | $30,988 | $33,510 – $43,880 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,300 | +5.6% | $30,233 | $31,280 – $48,870 | 1,930 |
| Wisconsin | $36,030 | +1.2% | $30,326 | $28,430 – $46,740 | 500 |
| Illinois | $35,690 | +8.5% | $29,235 | $31,200 – $45,140 | 730 |
| Ohio | $35,640 | +13.4% | $30,619 | $28,050 – $49,440 | 1,720 |
| Arizona | $35,450 | +4.1% | $29,987 | $30,580 – $45,920 | 420 |
| Michigan | $35,380 | +18.2% | $29,355 | $28,880 – $46,480 | 1,460 |
| Virginia | $35,010 | +1.8% | $29,112 | $27,910 – $44,720 | 1,450 |
| North Dakota | $34,980 | −1.8% | $30,286 | $29,130 – $48,630 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $34,940 | +3.8% | $29,369 | $24,480 – $47,190 | 1,610 |
| New Mexico | $34,890 | +3.9% | $29,681 | $31,490 – $46,770 | 170 |
| Indiana | $34,420 | +0.3% | $28,851 | $29,770 – $46,730 | 1,080 |
| Idaho | $33,280 | −6.5% | $28,265 | $29,890 – $48,810 | 70 |
| Wyoming | $32,950 | +4.6% | $28,655 | $25,700 – $43,480 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $31,630 | −7.4% | $26,574 | $24,290 – $62,860 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $31,410 | +8.8% | $26,605 | $27,630 – $45,430 | 350 |
| Kansas | $30,720 | +2.4% | $25,930 | $21,430 – $37,630 | 330 |
| Texas | $30,560 | +3.2% | $26,735 | $27,300 – $38,380 | 2,150 |
| Georgia | $30,530 | −0.8% | $25,749 | $24,200 – $43,270 | 1,070 |
| Mississippi | $30,530 | +6.7% | $26,222 | $22,090 – $43,980 | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $30,530 | +0.7% | $25,883 | $21,940 – $42,760 | 510 |
| Louisiana | $30,370 | +2.2% | $26,057 | $17,590 – $42,470 | 560 |
| Alabama | $30,310 | +3.6% | $25,284 | $22,660 – $44,130 | 550 |
| Florida | $30,210 | −9.9% | $26,454 | $28,860 – $40,180 | 1,700 |
| Nebraska | $30,170 | −4.3% | $25,893 | $28,080 – $35,660 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $29,880 | −2.5% | $25,553 | $21,900 – $45,410 | 930 |
| Tennessee | $29,600 | +2.6% | $25,964 | $23,990 – $38,160 | 1,090 |
| Kentucky | $29,160 | +3.6% | $24,707 | $22,430 – $35,790 | 560 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Crematory Operator | $43,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $55,010 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Embalmer | $58,780 | Associate's degree | +0.7% |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $36,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $36,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Childcare Worker | $34,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner | $34,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make?
The national median salary for funeral attendants is $35,680 a year ($17.15 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,070 and the top 10% earn over $48,460. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays funeral attendants the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $55,850.
How many funeral attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 31,090 people work as funeral attendants nationwide.