Funeral Attendants Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $34,950 +1% vs national
Median hourly $16.80
10th percentile $27,920
90th percentile $43,770
Employed locally 70
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,920
    25th
    $30,060
    50th (median)
    $34,950
    75th
    $36,530
    90th
    $43,770

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 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
    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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $34,730

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,800
    Childcare Workers $27,510
    Animal Caretakers $30,480
    Recreation Workers $30,410
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,450
    Residential Advisors $44,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Reading, PA is $16.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Reading, PA is 1% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $27,920 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,060.