How much does a funeral attendant make in Kentucky?
$29,160a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Kentucky. That is $14.02 an hour or $2,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.02
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,430Median: $29,160Highest 10%: $35,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,430 | $10.78 | |
| 25th | $24,930 | $11.99 | |
| Median | $29,160 | $14.02 | |
| 75th | $34,140 | $16.41 | |
| 90th | $35,790 | $17.21 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,960 |
| Louisville, KY | $33,190 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,290 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 45. Nebraska | $30,170 |
| 46. South Carolina | $29,880 |
| 47. Tennessee | $29,600 |
| 48. Kentucky | $29,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.02 ($29,160 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,160 against $35,680 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for funeral attendant pay?
Kentucky ranks 48 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays funeral attendants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $34,960 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.