Funeral Attendants Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $36,840 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $24,790
90th percentile $37,810
Employed locally 50
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,790
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $37,810

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 60% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 40% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,330
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $36,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,390
    Reading, PA $34,950
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $34,730

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,590
    Childcare Workers $24,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,330
    Recreation Workers $31,140
    Animal Caretakers $28,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Erie, PA is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.18 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Erie, PA is 6.4% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $24,790 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.