Funeral Attendants Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $23,330 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.22
10th percentile $21,080
90th percentile $45,770
Employed locally 50
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,080
    25th
    $22,880
    50th (median)
    $23,330
    75th
    $30,630
    90th
    $45,770

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 39% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 61% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $33,990
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,890

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,130
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,600
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,030
    Recreation Workers $25,700
    Animal Caretakers $25,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Jackson, MS is $11.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.55 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Jackson, MS is 32.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $21,080 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,880.