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.
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 |
Best cities for funeral attendants (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $48,110 | $38,651 | $35,700 | 680 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $42,460 | $34,993 | $34,122 | 530 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $45,100 | $36,579 | $32,497 | 1,190 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080 | $30,063 | $31,755 | 570 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $33,270 | $28,912 | $29,314 | 440 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $35,380 | $29,355 | $29,268 | 580 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $38,700 | $32,235 | $28,384 | 680 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $31,200 | $26,253 | $26,238 | 480 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $30,670 | $26,823 | $23,497 | 460 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $48,110
- New York, NY — $45,100
- Philadelphia, PA — $42,460
- Los Angeles, CA — $38,700
- Pittsburgh, PA — $36,080
- Detroit, MI — $35,380
- Houston, TX — $33,270
- Atlanta, GA — $31,200
- Miami, FL — $30,670
Funeral Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $55,850 | $47,055 | $48,050 – $88,200 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $53,580 | $43,839 | $32,770 – $53,870 | 190 |
| Nevada | $51,980 | $43,946 | $34,850 – $54,170 | 100 |
| Delaware | $46,720 | $37,803 | $42,730 – $55,950 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $46,280 | $37,272 | $31,200 – $69,440 | 1,090 |
| Connecticut | $45,800 | $37,844 | $35,090 – $58,500 | 520 |
| Minnesota | $43,910 | $35,931 | $35,110 – $47,470 | 400 |
| New York | $42,210 | $34,413 | $35,210 – $55,130 | 1,450 |
| Colorado | $41,710 | $34,567 | $36,150 – $54,760 | 160 |
| Washington | $41,600 | $35,606 | $35,150 – $46,210 | 160 |
| Utah | $41,130 | $34,343 | $31,180 – $52,000 | 270 |
| Vermont | $40,800 | $34,030 | $32,910 – $47,110 | 30 |
| Oregon | $40,350 | $31,900 | $36,630 – $46,320 | 70 |
| Iowa | $40,060 | $33,498 | $36,950 – $47,560 | 460 |
| Maine | $39,330 | $32,292 | $35,140 – $46,490 | 220 |
| Missouri | $39,270 | $32,825 | $30,250 – $52,910 | 620 |
| Maryland | $39,020 | $32,043 | $36,030 – $47,110 | 670 |
| California | $38,700 | $32,235 | $35,950 – $53,750 | 1,790 |
| New Jersey | $37,240 | $31,516 | $32,220 – $74,370 | 540 |
| South Dakota | $37,170 | $32,046 | $30,800 – $47,940 | 120 |
| Montana | $37,080 | $30,988 | $33,510 – $43,880 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,300 | $30,233 | $31,280 – $48,870 | 1,930 |
| Wisconsin | $36,030 | $30,326 | $28,430 – $46,740 | 500 |
| Illinois | $35,690 | $29,235 | $31,200 – $45,140 | 730 |
| Ohio | $35,640 | $30,619 | $28,050 – $49,440 | 1,720 |
| Arizona | $35,450 | $29,987 | $30,580 – $45,920 | 420 |
| Michigan | $35,380 | $29,355 | $28,880 – $46,480 | 1,460 |
| Virginia | $35,010 | $29,112 | $27,910 – $44,720 | 1,450 |
| North Dakota | $34,980 | $30,286 | $29,130 – $48,630 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $34,940 | $29,369 | $24,480 – $47,190 | 1,610 |
| New Mexico | $34,890 | $29,681 | $31,490 – $46,770 | 170 |
| Indiana | $34,420 | $28,851 | $29,770 – $46,730 | 1,080 |
| Idaho | $33,280 | $28,265 | $29,890 – $48,810 | 70 |
| Wyoming | $32,950 | $28,655 | $25,700 – $43,480 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $31,630 | $26,574 | $24,290 – $62,860 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $31,410 | $26,605 | $27,630 – $45,430 | 350 |
| Kansas | $30,720 | $25,930 | $21,430 – $37,630 | 330 |
| Texas | $30,560 | $26,735 | $27,300 – $38,380 | 2,150 |
| Georgia | $30,530 | $25,749 | $24,200 – $43,270 | 1,070 |
| Mississippi | $30,530 | $26,222 | $22,090 – $43,980 | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $30,530 | $25,883 | $21,940 – $42,760 | 510 |
| Louisiana | $30,370 | $26,057 | $17,590 – $42,470 | 560 |
| Alabama | $30,310 | $25,284 | $22,660 – $44,130 | 550 |
| Florida | $30,210 | $26,454 | $28,860 – $40,180 | 1,700 |
| Nebraska | $30,170 | $25,893 | $28,080 – $35,660 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $29,880 | $25,553 | $21,900 – $45,410 | 930 |
| Tennessee | $29,600 | $25,964 | $23,990 – $38,160 | 1,090 |
| Kentucky | $29,160 | $24,707 | $22,430 – $35,790 | 560 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many funeral attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 31,090 people work as funeral attendants nationwide.