Funeral Attendants Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $36,880 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $26,310
90th percentile $46,350
Employed locally 100
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,310
    25th
    $35,240
    50th (median)
    $36,880
    75th
    $44,370
    90th
    $46,350

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 44% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 56% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $38,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,040
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $37,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,650

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,320
    Animal Caretakers $30,070
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,060
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,060
    Recreation Workers $33,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Des Moines, IA is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $26,310 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,240.