Funeral Attendants Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $30,060 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $26,540
90th percentile $42,950
Employed locally 160
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,540
    25th
    $26,590
    50th (median)
    $30,060
    75th
    $34,310
    90th
    $42,950

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,040
    Nevada $37,810
    Evansville, IN $35,360
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $35,360
    Richmond, VA $34,850

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,810
    Childcare Workers $27,790
    Recreation Workers $31,280
    Animal Caretakers $28,030
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Roanoke, VA is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.93 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Roanoke, VA is 13.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $26,540 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,590.