SOC 39-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Funeral Attendants — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 9 metro areas compared
In North Port, FL the median wage is $29,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Port, FL the median wage is $29,780. That is 16.5% lower than the national median of $35,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,600 and $34,860. The lowest tenth earn under $27,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $40,180.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Tampa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $33,370. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 454th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $29,600 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $29,780 | −16.5% |
| 75th | $34,860 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $40,180 | +12.6% |
| Mean | $32,580 | −8.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $33,370 | 260 | |
| 2 | Ocala | $31,200 | 50 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $30,720 | 60 | |
| 4 | Miami | $30,670 | 460 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $29,990 | 220 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $29,960 | 100 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $29,870 | 70 | |
| 8 | Pensacola | $29,090 | 40 | |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $27,650 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $29,780 buys what $28,801 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,801US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,780 a year, 16.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,040 to $40,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $33,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Funeral Attendants in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $29,780, or $14.32 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 North Port, FL is 16.5% lower. 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 North Port, FL earns more than $40,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,040 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 Tampa, at $33,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. 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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