Funeral Attendants Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $35,050 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $28,030
90th percentile $43,590
Employed locally 30
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,030
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $35,050
    75th
    $42,650
    90th
    $43,590

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,670
    California $38,960
    Cedar Rapids, IA $38,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,040
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $37,160
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $36,880

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $22,610
    Childcare Workers $27,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,130
    Recreation Workers $29,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in Waterloo, IA is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.96 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in Waterloo, IA is 1.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $28,030 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.