Funeral Attendants Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $39,230 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $44,160
Employed locally 100
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,220
    50th (median)
    $39,230
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $44,160

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,380
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,260
    Connecticut $42,730
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $42,110
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $41,600

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,360
    Recreation Workers $31,530
    Childcare Workers $31,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,320
    Animal Caretakers $32,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Salt Lake City, UT is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.69 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,220.