How much does a funeral attendant make in Madison?
$36,570a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $36,570Highest 10%: $46,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $33,510 | $16.11 | |
| Median | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 90th | $46,680 | $22.44 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Green Bay, WI | $35,660 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $58,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,620 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,310 |
| Residential Advisor | $44,170 |
| Animal Trainer | $41,130 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $39,020 |
| Skincare Specialist | $37,720 |
| Hairdresser | $36,490 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $17.58 ($36,570 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $36,570 against $35,680 nationally, 2% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $36,030, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for funeral attendant pay?
36 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,680 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.