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How much does a funeral attendant make in Louisville?

$33,190a year

Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $15.96 an hour or $2,766 a month.

Hourly
$15.96
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
68 of 118
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,700Median: $33,190Highest 10%: $46,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,700$13.32
25th$29,160$14.02
Median$33,190$15.96
75th$35,790$17.21
90th$46,530$22.37

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.

Cincinnati, OH$34,960
Huntington, WV$30,290
Funeral Attendant salary in Kentucky Funeral Attendant salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $15.96 ($33,190 a year).

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

No: $33,190 against $35,680 nationally, 7% less.

How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $29,160, so Louisville pays 14% more.

Where does Louisville rank for funeral attendant pay?

68 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,530 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.