Funeral Attendants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $34,350 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $27,640
90th percentile $41,640
Employed locally 100
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,640
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $37,010
    90th
    $41,640

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 48% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Funeral Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,700
    New Hampshire $53,420
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $51,230
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,320
    Springfield, MA $46,090

    Nearby metros — Funeral Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $34,100
    Columbus, OH $34,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,430
    Toledo, OH $31,770
    Ohio $31,430
    Wheeling, WV-OH $30,370

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,040
    Recreation Workers $31,030
    Childcare Workers $28,450
    Animal Caretakers $29,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Akron, OH is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.61 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Akron, OH is 0.8% below the national median of $34,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Funeral Attendants in Akron?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $27,640 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.