Funeral Attendants in New Mexico make a median of $33,570 a year, or about $16.14 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Funeral Attendants salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $30,480, 25th percentile $30,780, median $33,570, 75th percentile $35,970, 90th percentile $37,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level funeral attendants (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.
How much do funeral attendants make in New Mexico?▼
The median is $33,570 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,480, and experienced funeral attendants can clear $37,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in New Mexico?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,364/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 47.3% 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 New Mexico?▼
New Mexico 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 $36,074 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.
