Funeral Attendants Salary in Georgia

Funeral attendants in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $34,490 a year) and the least in Columbus ($29,510), across the 3 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $32,990 and the median at $30,530 for 1,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$34,490
Augusta$29,580
Columbus$29,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$34,490	$31,200	$29,820	$28,920	100
Augusta	$29,580	$29,040	$23,290	$25,220	92
Columbus	$29,510	$29,620	$26,000	$25,167	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Funeral Attendants salary in other states

Funeral Attendants salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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