Funeral Attendants Salary in Virginia

Funeral attendants in Virginia earn the most in Blacksburg (average $35,120 a year) and the least in Lynchburg ($31,670), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $34,900 and the median at $35,010 for 1,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in Virginia

Blacksburg$35,120
Richmond$35,000
Virginia Beach$33,560
Roanoke$32,120
Lynchburg$31,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Blacksburg	$35,120	$35,650	$31,200	$29,194	93
Richmond	$35,000	$35,030	$29,200	$29,104	98
Virginia Beach	$33,560	$31,240	$29,290	$28,030	98
Roanoke	$32,120	$28,410	$28,000	$26,956	94
Lynchburg	$31,670	$28,300	$27,190	$26,620	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 Virginia

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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