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How much does a funeral attendant make in Hickory?

$34,720a year

Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $16.69 an hour or $2,893 a month.

Hourly
$16.69
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
61 of 118
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,920Median: $34,720Highest 10%: $59,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,920$12.94
25th$28,370$13.64
Median$34,720$16.69
75th$36,150$17.38
90th$59,590$28.65

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.

Durham, NC$36,540
Asheville, NC$36,040
Greensboro, NC$36,000
Charlotte, NC$35,090
Winston-Salem, NC$34,310
Virginia Beach, VA$31,240
Funeral Attendant salary in North Carolina Funeral Attendant salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,760
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,990
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,010
Residential Advisor$37,270
Hairdresser$35,100
Manicurist and Pedicurist$33,530
Recreation Worker$31,280
Animal Caretaker$29,310
Childcare Worker$28,460
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,290
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $16.69 ($34,720 a year).

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

No: $34,720 against $35,680 nationally, 3% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $34,940, so Hickory pays 1% less.

Where does Hickory rank for funeral attendant pay?

61 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,590 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.