Funeral Attendants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $34,640 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $24,140
90th percentile $42,870
Employed locally 570
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,140
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $37,460
    90th
    $42,870

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 40% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 60% 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
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,080
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,760
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $31,510
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $30,200

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,720
    Animal Caretakers $29,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,550
    Recreation Workers $35,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Atlanta, GA is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.47 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $24,140 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.