Funeral Attendants Salary in New York

Funeral attendants in New York earn the most in New York (average $45,660 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($39,890), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $43,300 and the median at $42,210 for 1,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in New York

New York$45,660
Buffalo$39,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$45,660	$45,100	$37,340	$36,962	113
Buffalo	$39,890	$37,630	$36,850	$32,643	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes 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 New York

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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