Funeral Attendants Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $34,920 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $44,290
Employed locally 60
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $36,090
    90th
    $44,290

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,350
    Rochester, NY $36,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,040
    Ithaca, NY $31,200

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,220
    Recreation Workers$34,010
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,200
    Animal Caretakers$34,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,200
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Utica, NY is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Utica, NY is 0.9% 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 Utica?

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