Funeral Attendants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for funeral attendantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $37,190 ≈ $18/hr
National median salary $35,680
Total employment 31,090 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.1%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 5,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 32,500 → 33,500 (+1,000)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Hampshire$61,300
- Rhode Island$48,920
- Delaware$47,170
- Massachusetts$46,990
- Connecticut$46,980
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $61,300 | $55,850 | $29 | +64.8% | 120 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $48,920 | $53,580 | $24 | +31.5% | 190 |
| 3 | Delaware | $47,170 | $46,720 | $23 | +26.8% | 110 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,990 | $46,280 | $23 | +26.4% | 1,090 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $46,980 | $45,800 | $23 | +26.3% | 520 |
| 6 | Nevada | $46,580 | $51,980 | $22 | +25.2% | 100 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $45,580 | $37,240 | $22 | +22.6% | 540 |
| 8 | Colorado | $44,620 | $41,710 | $21 | +20% | 160 |
| 9 | New York | $43,300 | $42,210 | $21 | +16.4% | 1,450 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $42,860 | $43,910 | $21 | +15.2% | 400 |
| 11 | California | $42,470 | $38,700 | $20 | +14.2% | 1,790 |
| 12 | Utah | $42,020 | $41,130 | $20 | +13% | 270 |
| 13 | Iowa | $41,860 | $40,060 | $20 | +12.6% | 460 |
| 14 | Washington | $41,700 | $41,600 | $20 | +12.1% | 160 |
| 15 | Missouri | $41,520 | $39,270 | $20 | +11.6% | 620 |
| 16 | Maryland | $41,100 | $39,020 | $20 | +10.5% | 670 |
| 17 | Maine | $40,600 | $39,330 | $20 | +9.2% | 220 |
| 18 | Oregon | $40,490 | $40,350 | $19 | +8.9% | 70 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $39,930 | $37,170 | $19 | +7.4% | 120 |
| 20 | Vermont | $39,480 | $40,800 | $19 | +6.2% | 30 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $39,150 | $36,300 | $19 | +5.3% | 1,930 |
| 22 | Montana | $38,650 | $37,080 | $19 | +3.9% | 110 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $38,100 | $31,630 | $18 | +2.4% | 140 |
| 24 | Idaho | $37,910 | $33,280 | $18 | +1.9% | 70 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $37,730 | $34,980 | $18 | +1.5% | 130 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $37,420 | $34,890 | $18 | +0.6% | 170 |
| 27 | Ohio | $37,200 | $35,640 | $18 | +0% | 1,720 |
| 28 | Illinois | $37,000 | $35,690 | $18 | -0.5% | 730 |
| 29 | Arizona | $36,440 | $35,450 | $18 | -2% | 420 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $36,000 | $36,030 | $17 | -3.2% | 500 |
| 31 | Michigan | $35,720 | $35,380 | $17 | -4% | 1,460 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $35,530 | $34,940 | $17 | -4.5% | 1,610 |
| 33 | Indiana | $35,390 | $34,420 | $17 | -4.8% | 1,080 |
| 34 | Virginia | $34,900 | $35,010 | $17 | -6.2% | 1,450 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $34,080 | $31,410 | $16 | -8.4% | 350 |
| 36 | Florida | $33,680 | $30,210 | $16 | -9.4% | 1,700 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $33,030 | $30,530 | $16 | -11.2% | 280 |
| 38 | Georgia | $32,990 | $30,530 | $16 | -11.3% | 1,070 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $32,570 | $32,950 | $16 | -12.4% | 60 |
| 40 | Texas | $32,510 | $30,560 | $16 | -12.6% | 2,150 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $32,120 | $30,170 | $15 | -13.6% | 270 |
| 42 | Alabama | $31,440 | $30,310 | $15 | -15.5% | 550 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $31,170 | $29,880 | $15 | -16.2% | 930 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $31,120 | $30,530 | $15 | -16.3% | 510 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $30,970 | $30,370 | $15 | -16.7% | 560 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $30,970 | $29,600 | $15 | -16.7% | 1,090 |
| 47 | Kansas | $30,330 | $30,720 | $15 | -18.4% | 330 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $29,740 | $29,160 | $14 | -20% | 560 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 181 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $70,880 | $58,490 | 30 |
| 2 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $57,080 | $63,010 | 40 |
| 3 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $51,910 | $47,360 | 280 |
| 4 | Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $48,190 | $47,770 | 30 |
| 5 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,110 | $49,330 | 680 |
| 6 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $46,480 | $49,220 | 90 |
| 7 | Springfield, MA | $46,090 | $45,780 | 110 |
| 8 | Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $46,010 | $40,930 | 60 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,900 | $44,650 | 50 |
| 10 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $45,480 | $46,750 | 180 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing funeral attendantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $44,160 | $44,500 | 30 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $44,160 | $45,770 | 40 |
| 3 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,160 | $43,700 | 30 |
| 4 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,160 | $43,700 | 30 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $44,160 | $44,500 | 30 |
| 6 | Personal and Laundry Services | $35,680 | $37,180 | 30,920 |
| 7 | Death Care Services | $35,680 | $37,180 | 30,920 |
| 8 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $35,680 | $37,190 | 31,090 |
| 9 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $35,680 | $37,180 | 31,050 |
| 10 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $35,680 | $37,180 | 30,920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do funeral attendants make in the U.S.?
The median funeral attendants salary in the United States is $35,680 per year (mean $37,190), and about 80% earn between $28,070 and $48,460.
How much do funeral attendants make per hour?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,190 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays funeral attendants the most?
New Hampshire has the highest average pay for funeral attendants at $61,300 per year (median $55,850).
What is the job outlook for funeral attendants?
Employment is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 5,700 openings per year.