How much does a funeral attendant make in Houston?
$33,270a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,690Median: $33,270Highest 10%: $39,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| Median | $33,270 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 90th | $39,350 | $18.92 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Austin, TX | $35,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,310 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,370 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,530 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,260 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,820 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.00 ($33,270 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,270 against $35,680 nationally, 7% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,560, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for funeral attendant pay?
67 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,350 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.