How much does a funeral attendant make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,810 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $54,870 | $26.38 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Allentown, PA | $37,240 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,620 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $35,380 |
| Reading, PA | $35,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $20.41 ($42,460 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $42,460 against $35,680 nationally, 19% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $36,300, so Philadelphia pays 17% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for funeral attendant pay?
12 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,870 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.