Funeral Attendants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $38,260 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $46,960
Employed locally 50
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $42,520
    90th
    $46,960

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 50% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 50% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,670
    California $38,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,040
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $37,160
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $36,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,650

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,630
    Childcare Workers $29,080
    Recreation Workers $28,310
    Animal Caretakers $29,040
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 10.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.