Funeral Attendants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $33,550 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $23,250
90th percentile $35,780
Employed locally 40
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,250
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $33,550
    75th
    $35,610
    90th
    $35,780

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 57% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 43% 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
    Asheville, NC $35,070

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,200
    Childcare Workers $27,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160
    Animal Caretakers $28,380
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Fayetteville, NC is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.96 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 3.1% below 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $23,250 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.