Funeral Attendants Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $34,680 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.67
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $42,620
Employed locally 90
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $29,860
    50th (median)
    $34,680
    75th
    $35,360
    90th
    $42,620

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 41% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 59% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,080
    Recreation Workers $34,220
    Childcare Workers $28,130
    Animal Caretakers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Lancaster, PA is $16.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Lancaster, PA is 0.2% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,860.