Funeral Attendants Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $34,140 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $26,710
90th percentile $43,560
Employed locally 80
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,710
    25th
    $29,510
    50th (median)
    $34,140
    75th
    $36,390
    90th
    $43,560

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 43% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 57% 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
    Erie, PA $36,840
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,390
    Reading, PA $34,950

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,900
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,100
    Childcare Workers$28,190
    Animal Caretakers$29,870
    Recreation Workers$31,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Harrisburg, PA is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.77 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $26,710 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,510.