How much does a funeral attendant make in Virginia?
$35,010a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Virginia. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.83
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,910Median: $35,010Highest 10%: $44,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 75th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 90th | $44,720 | $21.50 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $39,500 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $35,650 |
| Richmond, VA | $35,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $31,240 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,780 |
| Roanoke, VA | $28,410 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $28,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 25. Ohio | $35,640 |
| 26. Arizona | $35,450 |
| 27. Michigan | $35,380 |
| 28. Virginia | $35,010 |
| 29. North Dakota | $34,980 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,940 |
| 31. New Mexico | $34,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.83 ($35,010 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $35,010 against $35,680 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for funeral attendant pay?
Virginia ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in Virginia pays funeral attendants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $39,500 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.