Funeral Attendants Salary in Massachusetts

Funeral attendants in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $49,330 a year) and the least in Springfield ($45,780), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $46,990 and the median at $46,280 for 1,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$49,330
Springfield$45,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$49,330	$48,110	$38,600	$39,670	108
Springfield	$45,780	$46,090	$38,010	$36,995	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. 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 Massachusetts

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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