Funeral Attendants Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $34,160 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.42
10th percentile $23,740
90th percentile $40,220
Employed locally 40
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,740
    25th
    $28,160
    50th (median)
    $34,160
    75th
    $35,810
    90th
    $40,220

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Funeral Attendants salary vs area income 53% Median Funeral Attendants salary is 47% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,090
    Odessa, TX $30,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,910
    Killeen-Temple, TX $29,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,070

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,800
    Animal Caretakers$29,180
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,390
    Recreation Workers$29,550
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Waco, TX is $16.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.34 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Waco, TX is 1.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $23,740 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,160.