SOC 39-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Funeral Attendants — Connecticut
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Funeral Attendants in Connecticut, CT is $48,190 per year, well above the national median of $35,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Funeral Attendants in Connecticut, CT is $48,190 per year, well above the national median of $35,680. The gap of 35.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,000 to $51,920.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Bridgeport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 186th of 267 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,060 | +3.9% |
| 25th | $47,000 | +31.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,190 | +35.1% |
| 75th | $51,920 | +45.5% |
| 90th | $52,000 | +45.7% |
| Mean | $47,770 | +33.9% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $46,480 | 90 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $45,480 | 180 | |
| 3 | Waterbury | $44,810 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $48,190 buys what $46,515 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 30.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,515US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,190 a year, 35.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,060 to $52,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $46,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Funeral Attendants in Connecticut, CT?
The median annual wage is $48,190, or $23.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,680, so pay in Connecticut, CT is 35.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut, CT earns more than $52,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $46,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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