How much does a funeral attendant make in Buffalo?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $46,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $42,640 | $20.50 | |
| 90th | $46,900 | $22.55 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $60,130 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,930 |
| Residential Advisor | $44,300 |
| Concierge | $44,040 |
| Baggage Porter and Bellhop | $42,920 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $40,220 |
| Barber | $38,580 |
| Animal Trainer | $38,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $37,630 against $35,680 nationally, 5% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $42,210, so Buffalo pays 11% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for funeral attendant pay?
29 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,900 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.