Funeral Attendants Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $28,520 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.71
10th percentile $27,870
90th percentile $30,610
Employed locally 60
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,870
    25th
    $28,520
    50th (median)
    $28,520
    75th
    $30,610
    90th
    $30,610

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 51% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,040
    Charleston, WV $34,300
    Wheeling, WV-OH $30,370
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $28,720

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,550
    Childcare Workers $23,450
    Animal Caretakers $28,050
    Residential Advisors $29,370
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $19,890
    Recreation Workers $28,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Parkersburg, WV is $13.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.75 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Parkersburg, WV is 17.6% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $27,870 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,520.