How much does a funeral attendant make in New York?
$45,100a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $21.68 an hour or $3,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.68
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,540Median: $45,100Highest 10%: $56,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,540 | $17.09 | |
| 25th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 75th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $56,990 | $27.40 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Buffalo, NY | $37,630 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $21.68 ($45,100 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $45,100 against $35,680 nationally, 26% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $42,210, so New York pays 7% more.
Where does New York rank for funeral attendant pay?
9 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,990 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.