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How much does a funeral attendant make in Detroit?

$35,380a year

Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,948 a month.

Hourly
$17.01
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
49 of 118
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,940Median: $35,380Highest 10%: $45,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,940$13.91
25th$30,210$14.52
Median$35,380$17.01
75th$37,300$17.93
90th$45,410$21.83

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.

South Bend, IN$33,090
Lansing, MI$32,910
Grand Rapids, MI$31,620
Saginaw, MI$30,160
Funeral Attendant salary in Michigan Funeral Attendant salary in all states

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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,640
Residential Advisor$41,460
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$39,520
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,810
Concierge$35,620
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $17.01 ($35,380 a year).

Do funeral attendants make more in Detroit than the national average?

No: $35,380 against $35,680 nationally, 1% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $35,380, so Detroit pays 0% more.

Where does Detroit rank for funeral attendant pay?

49 of 118 metro areas with data.

How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,410 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.