Funeral Attendants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $43,350 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $61,750
Employed locally 1,250
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $43,350
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $61,750

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 45% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,320
    Rochester, NY $36,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,040
    Utica-Rome, NY $34,920
    Ithaca, NY $31,200

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,220
    Recreation Workers $37,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in New York, NY-NJ is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 25.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.