How much does a funeral attendant make in Pennsylvania?
$36,300a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Pennsylvania. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.45
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $36,300Highest 10%: $48,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 75th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $48,870 | $23.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,460 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,240 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,620 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $35,380 |
| Reading, PA | $35,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 19. New Jersey | $37,240 |
| 20. South Dakota | $37,170 |
| 21. Montana | $37,080 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,300 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $36,030 |
| 24. Illinois | $35,690 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.45 ($36,300 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $36,300 against $35,680 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for funeral attendant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays funeral attendants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $42,460 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.