SOC 39-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Funeral Attendants — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL is $31,200 a year, trailing the national median of $35,680 by 12.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL is $31,200 a year, trailing the national median of $35,680 by 12.6%. Half of workers earn between $29,690 and $35,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,380 and the ninetieth at $40,180.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. 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 295th of 313 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,380 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $29,690 | −16.8% |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | −12.6% |
| 75th | $35,080 | −1.7% |
| 90th | $40,180 | +12.6% |
| Mean | $33,470 | −6.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $33,370 | 260 | |
| 2 | Cape Coral | $30,720 | 60 | |
| 3 | Miami | $30,670 | 460 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $29,990 | 220 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $29,960 | 100 | |
| 6 | Deltona | $29,870 | 70 | |
| 7 | North Port | $29,780 | 60 | |
| 8 | Pensacola | $29,090 | 40 | |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $27,650 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $31,200 buys what $30,174 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,174US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,200 a year, 12.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,380 to $40,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 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 Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $31,200, or $15.00 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 Ocala, FL is 12.6% 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 Ocala, 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 $29,380 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, 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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