How much does a funeral attendant make in Boston?
$48,110a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $48,110Highest 10%: $70,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| 90th | $70,720 | $34.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Providence, RI | $51,910 |
| Springfield, MA | $46,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.13 ($48,110 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $48,110 against $35,680 nationally, 35% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $46,280, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for funeral attendant pay?
4 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,720 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.