How much does a funeral attendant make in Washington?
$39,500a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $18.99 an hour or $3,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.99
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,550Median: $39,500Highest 10%: $48,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 25th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 75th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $48,260 | $23.20 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
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| Makeup Artist | $95,730 |
| Mortician | $60,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $53,310 |
| Costume Attendant | $51,280 |
| Animal Trainer | $50,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,300 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $48,950 |
| Barber | $48,780 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,010 |
| Skincare Specialist | $46,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $18.99 ($39,500 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $39,500 against $35,680 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Washington rank for funeral attendant pay?
19 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,260 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.