Funeral Attendants Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $31,920 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.35
10th percentile $17,090
90th percentile $37,440
Employed locally 30
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,090
    25th
    $24,580
    50th (median)
    $31,920
    75th
    $33,610
    90th
    $37,440

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 47% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 53% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,430
    Kansas City, MO-KS $34,830
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $33,260
    Jacksonville, FL $30,860
    Wichita, KS $29,950
    Clarksville, TN-KY $29,150

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,450
    Animal Caretakers $23,870
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,610
    Recreation Workers $30,230
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Topeka, KS is $15.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Topeka, KS is 7.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $17,090 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,580.