Funeral Attendants pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,300 or more. The middle half of funeral attendants in Charleston earn between $30,480 and $35,170.
- $30K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $35K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,500 | $2,792 | $16.11 |
| Median | $34,300 | $2,858 | $16.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,480 | $2,540 | $14.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,170 | $2,931 | $16.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Funeral Attendants pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Funeral attendants in Charleston earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($34,080) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($37,190). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $35,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $33,500 | $34,300 | $30,430 | $36,300 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $34,080 | $31,410 | $27,630 | $45,430 | 350 |
| United States | $37,190 | $35,680 | $28,070 | $48,460 | 31,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Funeral Attendants salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $33,500, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $28,259 a year, or $2,355 a month and $1,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for funeral attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $33,500 buys what about $37,761 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Funeral Attendants salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 3 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$33,500
- Huntington$32,240
- Parkersburg$31,180
Highest-paying cities for funeral attendants
Manchester, NH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,010).
- Manchester, NH$63,010
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,490
- Boston, MA$49,330
- Bridgeport, CT$49,220
- Providence, RI$47,360
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Funeral Attendants salary in Charleston: questions
How much do funeral attendants make an hour in Charleston?
$16.11 an hour on average, and $16.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level funeral attendants salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the funeral attendants take-home pay in Charleston?
About $28,259 a year ($2,355 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,500.
Do funeral attendants earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,190).
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; area Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.