Funeral Attendants Salary in Michigan
Funeral Attendants in Michigan make a median of $29,940 a year, or about $14.4 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level funeral attendants (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $9K spread from bottom to top.
Funeral Attendants salary by metro in Michigan
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $31K | +3% | 600 |
| Monroe | $30K | +2% | 40 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $30K | -0% | 60 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $30K | -0% | 160 |
| Battle Creek | $29K | -2% | 30 |
| Flint | $29K | -3% | 90 |
| Saginaw | $29K | -4% | 70 |
| Bay City | $28K | -8% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do funeral attendants make in Michigan?
The median is $29,940 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,150, and experienced funeral attendants can clear $36,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,069/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 61.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a funeral attendants salary go in Michigan?
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median funeral attendants salary is worth about $31,888 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do funeral attendants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.