Funeral Attendants Salary in Mississippi

Funeral attendants in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $37,580 a year) and the least in Jackson ($31,900), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $33,030 and the median at $30,530 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$37,580
Jackson$31,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$37,580	$40,140	$28,770	$31,604	90
Jackson	$31,900	$30,750	$23,260	$27,268	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 Mississippi

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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