How much does a funeral attendant make in Tennessee?
$29,600a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Tennessee. That is $14.23 an hour or $2,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.23
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,990Median: $29,600Highest 10%: $38,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,990 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $27,870 | $13.40 | |
| Median | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| 75th | $34,400 | $16.54 | |
| 90th | $38,160 | $18.35 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $32,150 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,900 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,150 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,780 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 44. Florida | $30,210 |
| 45. Nebraska | $30,170 |
| 46. South Carolina | $29,880 |
| 47. Tennessee | $29,600 |
| 48. Kentucky | $29,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.23 ($29,600 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $29,600 against $35,680 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for funeral attendant pay?
Tennessee ranks 47 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays funeral attendants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $32,150 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.