Funeral Attendants Salary by State
The national median pay for funeral attendants is $35,680 a year. By state, it ranges from $29,160 in Kentucky to $55,850 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,070
- 25th percentile
- $30,380
- Median
- $35,680
- 75th percentile
- $42,870
- Top 10%
- $48,460
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 31,090 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $55,850 | +57% | $48,050 | $88,200 | 120 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $53,580 | +50% | $32,770 | $53,870 | 190 |
| 3 | Nevada | $51,980 | +46% | $34,850 | $54,170 | 100 |
| 4 | Delaware | $46,720 | +31% | $42,730 | $55,950 | 110 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $46,280 | +30% | $31,200 | $69,440 | 1,090 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $45,800 | +28% | $35,090 | $58,500 | 520 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $43,910 | +23% | $35,110 | $47,470 | 400 |
| 8 | New York | $42,210 | +18% | $35,210 | $55,130 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Colorado | $41,710 | +17% | $36,150 | $54,760 | 160 |
| 10 | Washington | $41,600 | +17% | $35,150 | $46,210 | 160 |
| 11 | Utah | $41,130 | +15% | $31,180 | $52,000 | 270 |
| 12 | Vermont | $40,800 | +14% | $32,910 | $47,110 | 30 |
| 13 | Oregon | $40,350 | +13% | $36,630 | $46,320 | 70 |
| 14 | Iowa | $40,060 | +12% | $36,950 | $47,560 | 460 |
| 15 | Maine | $39,330 | +10% | $35,140 | $46,490 | 220 |
| 16 | Missouri | $39,270 | +10% | $30,250 | $52,910 | 620 |
| 17 | Maryland | $39,020 | +9% | $36,030 | $47,110 | 670 |
| 18 | California | $38,700 | +8% | $35,950 | $53,750 | 1,790 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $37,240 | +4% | $32,220 | $74,370 | 540 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $37,170 | +4% | $30,800 | $47,940 | 120 |
| 21 | Montana | $37,080 | +4% | $33,510 | $43,880 | 110 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $36,300 | +2% | $31,280 | $48,870 | 1,930 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $36,030 | +1% | $28,430 | $46,740 | 500 |
| 24 | Illinois | $35,690 | 0% | $31,200 | $45,140 | 730 |
| 25 | Ohio | $35,640 | 0% | $28,050 | $49,440 | 1,720 |
| 26 | Arizona | $35,450 | −1% | $30,580 | $45,920 | 420 |
| 27 | Michigan | $35,380 | −1% | $28,880 | $46,480 | 1,460 |
| 28 | Virginia | $35,010 | −2% | $27,910 | $44,720 | 1,450 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $34,980 | −2% | $29,130 | $48,630 | 130 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $34,940 | −2% | $24,480 | $47,190 | 1,610 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $34,890 | −2% | $31,490 | $46,770 | 170 |
| 32 | Indiana | $34,420 | −4% | $29,770 | $46,730 | 1,080 |
| 33 | Idaho | $33,280 | −7% | $29,890 | $48,810 | 70 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $32,950 | −8% | $25,700 | $43,480 | 60 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $31,630 | −11% | $24,290 | $62,860 | 140 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $31,410 | −12% | $27,630 | $45,430 | 350 |
| 37 | Kansas | $30,720 | −14% | $21,430 | $37,630 | 330 |
| 38 | Texas | $30,560 | −14% | $27,300 | $38,380 | 2,150 |
| 39 | Georgia | $30,530 | −14% | $24,200 | $43,270 | 1,070 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $30,530 | −14% | $22,090 | $43,980 | 280 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $30,530 | −14% | $21,940 | $42,760 | 510 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $30,370 | −15% | $17,590 | $42,470 | 560 |
| 43 | Alabama | $30,310 | −15% | $22,660 | $44,130 | 550 |
| 44 | Florida | $30,210 | −15% | $28,860 | $40,180 | 1,700 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $30,170 | −15% | $28,080 | $35,660 | 270 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $29,880 | −16% | $21,900 | $45,410 | 930 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $29,600 | −17% | $23,990 | $38,160 | 1,090 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $29,160 | −18% | $22,430 | $35,790 | 560 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Funeral Attendants salary questions
Which state pays funeral attendants the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $55,850 a year (+57% vs. the national median of $35,680). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays funeral attendants the least?
Kentucky, with a median of $29,160 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most funeral attendants work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,150, with a median of $30,560.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.