Funeral Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $29,910 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.38
10th percentile $24,460
90th percentile $47,500
Employed locally 400
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,460
    25th
    $28,550
    50th (median)
    $29,910
    75th
    $35,040
    90th
    $47,500

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 63% 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
    Waco, TX $34,160
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,090
    Odessa, TX $30,040
    Killeen-Temple, TX $29,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,070

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Houston, TX is $14.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.92 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 13.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $24,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,550.