Funeral Attendants Salary in West Virginia

Funeral attendants in West Virginia earn the most in Charleston (average $33,500 a year) and the least in Parkersburg ($31,180), across the 3 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $34,080 and the median at $31,410 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in West Virginia

Charleston$33,500
Huntington$32,240
Parkersburg$31,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$33,500	$34,300	$30,480	$28,259	89
Huntington	$32,240	$30,290	$28,240	$27,287	88
Parkersburg	$31,180	$29,040	$27,630	$26,469	87

*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 West 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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