How much does a funeral attendant make in New Jersey?
$37,240a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in New Jersey. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $37,240Highest 10%: $74,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| Median | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 90th | $74,370 | $35.75 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $70,880 |
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,460 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 16. Missouri | $39,270 |
| 17. Maryland | $39,020 |
| 18. California | $38,700 |
| 19. New Jersey | $37,240 |
| 20. South Dakota | $37,170 |
| 21. Montana | $37,080 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.90 ($37,240 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $37,240 against $35,680 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for funeral attendant pay?
New Jersey ranks 19 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays funeral attendants the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $70,880 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.