How much does a funeral attendant make in Iowa?
$40,060a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Iowa. That is $19.26 an hour or $3,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.26
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $40,060Highest 10%: $47,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $40,060 | $19.26 | |
| 75th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 90th | $47,560 | $22.87 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $40,060 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,980 |
| Omaha, NE | $29,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 11. Utah | $41,130 |
| 12. Vermont | $40,800 |
| 13. Oregon | $40,350 |
| 14. Iowa | $40,060 |
| 15. Maine | $39,330 |
| 16. Missouri | $39,270 |
| 17. Maryland | $39,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.26 ($40,060 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $40,060 against $35,680 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Iowa rank for funeral attendant pay?
Iowa ranks 14 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays funeral attendants the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $40,060 a year.
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.