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Funeral Attendants Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Funeral Attendants make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.2% vs 2024
$46,990
Mean Salary
$46,280
Median Salary
$22.25
Hourly Rate
1,090 people work as Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts
Funeral Attendants salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $46,280 per year ($3,856/month).
This is 24.8% above the national average of $37,091.
Massachusetts ranks #5 out of 48 states for Funeral Attendants pay.
Approximately 1,090 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 5.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Funeral Attendants
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Speaking
3.38
Service Orientation
3.38
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.09
English Language
3.36
Public Safety and Security
2.83
Psychology
2.76
Transportation
2.68
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.9% of workers)
Salaries for Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,300 and $57,050.
Median $46,280
P10: $31,200P25: $31,300P75: $57,050P90: $69,440
10th
$31,200
25th
$31,300
Median
$46,280
75th
$57,050
90th
$69,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$31,300
$15.05
$2,608
Median (50th)
$46,280
$22.25
$3,856
75th Percentile
$57,050
$27.43
$4,754
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,440
$33.38
$5,786
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Funeral Attendants make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts is $46,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,990.
What is the salary range for a Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $69,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,300 and $57,050.
What is the starting salary for a Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Funeral Attendants positions in Massachusetts typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,300 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,090 people are employed as Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Funeral Attendants in Massachusetts is approximately $22.25 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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