How much does a funeral attendant make in Mississippi?
$30,530a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Mississippi. That is $14.68 an hour or $2,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.68
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,090Median: $30,530Highest 10%: $43,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,090 | $10.62 | |
| 25th | $24,030 | $11.55 | |
| Median | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 75th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 90th | $43,980 | $21.14 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $40,140 |
| Jackson, MS | $30,750 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 37. Kansas | $30,720 |
| 38. Texas | $30,560 |
| 39. Georgia | $30,530 |
| 40. Mississippi | $30,530 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $30,530 |
| 42. Louisiana | $30,370 |
| 43. Alabama | $30,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.68 ($30,530 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $30,530 against $35,680 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for funeral attendant pay?
Mississippi ranks 40 of 48 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays funeral attendants the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $40,140 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.