Funeral Attendants Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $35,070 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $28,340
90th percentile $60,900
Employed locally 120
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,340
    25th
    $28,670
    50th (median)
    $35,070
    75th
    $37,810
    90th
    $60,900

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 51% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 49% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $38,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,760
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $35,390
    Lancaster, PA $34,680

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers$28,870
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,040
    Childcare Workers$32,730
    Recreation Workers$35,690
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,120
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Asheville, NC is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.67 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Asheville, NC is 1.3% above 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $28,340 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,670.