How much does a funeral attendant make in New York?
$42,210a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in New York. That is $20.29 an hour or $3,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.29
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,210Median: $42,210Highest 10%: $55,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| 75th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 90th | $55,130 | $26.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 5. Massachusetts | $46,280 |
| 6. Connecticut | $45,800 |
| 7. Minnesota | $43,910 |
| 8. New York | $42,210 |
| 9. Colorado | $41,710 |
| 10. Washington | $41,600 |
| 11. Utah | $41,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.29 ($42,210 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $42,210 against $35,680 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for funeral attendant pay?
New York ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays funeral attendants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $45,100 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.