How much does a funeral attendant make in North Carolina?
$34,940a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in North Carolina. That is $16.80 an hour or $2,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.80
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,480Median: $34,940Highest 10%: $47,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,480 | $11.77 | |
| 25th | $29,260 | $14.07 | |
| Median | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| 75th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 90th | $47,190 | $22.69 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $36,540 |
| Asheville, NC | $36,040 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,090 |
| Hickory, NC | $34,720 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,490 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,310 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $32,150 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $31,240 |
| Wilmington, NC | $28,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 27. Michigan | $35,380 |
| 28. Virginia | $35,010 |
| 29. North Dakota | $34,980 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,940 |
| 31. New Mexico | $34,890 |
| 32. Indiana | $34,420 |
| 33. Idaho | $33,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.80 ($34,940 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,940 against $35,680 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for funeral attendant pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays funeral attendants the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $36,540 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.