How much does a funeral attendant make in Atlanta?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,140Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $44,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| 25th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 90th | $44,650 | $21.47 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Augusta, GA | $29,040 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Makeup Artist | $160,200 |
| Costume Attendant | $94,900 |
| Mortician | $55,660 |
| Skincare Specialist | $51,320 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,530 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,680 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,530, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for funeral attendant pay?
78 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,650 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.