Funeral Attendants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$34,610
↑ 52.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Funeral Attendants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Funeral Attendants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 52.1% since 2011 ($22,750 → $34,610)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $34,610
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,610 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $33,850 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | $31,160 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | $29,230 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | $29,150 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $27,930 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | $26,400 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | $25,050 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | $24,830 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $23,770 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $23,080 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $22,530 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | $22,610 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $22,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.