Funeral Attendants Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $40,710 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $28,240
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 60
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,240
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $42,790
    90th
    $45,930

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 56% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 44% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $51,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,240
    Vermont $38,860
    Springfield, MO $37,720
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $36,880
    Modesto, CA $36,850

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $27,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,640
    Recreation Workers $33,870
    Animal Caretakers $27,440
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Jefferson City, MO is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Jefferson City, MO is 17.6% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $28,240 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.