Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Funeral Director Assistant in Washington is $43,638 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.
However, a Funeral Director Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
AI-Powered Talent
Funeral Director Assistant Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $47,910 | $3,993 | $921 | $23 |
| Average | $43,638 | $3,637 | $839 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,028 | $3,252 | $751 | $19 |
Bonney-Watson - Seattle, WA
NorthStar Memorial Group - Lakewood, WA
Service Corporation International - Lynnwood, WA
Foundation Partners Group - Edmonds, WA
A Funeral Director Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Funeral Director Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Funeral Director Assistant | $42,550 |
| Intermediate Level Funeral Director Assistant | $42,870 |
| Senior Level Funeral Director Assistant | $44,299 |
| Specialist Level Funeral Director Assistant | $45,662 |
| Expert Level Funeral Director Assistant | $46,002 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Funeral Director Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
For Funeral Director Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Funeral Director Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Funeral Director Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | $52,366 | $25.0 | 20% |
Understanding how a Funeral Director Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $47,910 | $3,993 | $921 | $23 |
| Average | $43,638 | $3,637 | $839 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,028 | $3,252 | $751 | $19 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Funeral Director Assistant job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Guidepost Montessori
Edmonds, WA
Guidepost Montessori | Edmonds, WA
Job Description. Job Description. Help build a thriving school community where children, families, and educators flourish. We're looking for an experienced... more
6 Days Ago
Goose & Rev Academy
Richland, WA
Goose & Rev Academy | Richland, WA
Job Description. Job Description. Assistant Director. Goose & Rev Academy – Tri-Cities, WA. Goose & Rev Academy is seeking a confident, hands-on. Assistant... more
10 Days Ago
Code Ninjas
Bothell, WA
Code Ninjas | Bothell, WA
Center Director / Assistant Center DirectorCode Ninjas is the nation's fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn to code i... more
8 Days Ago
Indigo Real Estate Services
Seattle, WA
Indigo Real Estate Services | Seattle, WA
Job Description. Job Description. Job DescriptionAt Indigo Real Estate, we attribute much of our properties' successes to the strengths of our team members... more
6 Days Ago
CBPI LLC
Kent, WA
CBPI LLC | Kent, WA
Job Description. Job Description. Benefits. Health insurance. Opportunity for advancement. Paid time off. Training & development. Vision insurance. Wellnes... more
6 Days Ago
The Hiring Method, LLC
Royal City, WA
The Hiring Method, LLC | Royal City, WA
Job Description. Job Description. Location. Royal City, WA (Relocation assistance available). Work Setting. Onsite, Monday–Friday aligned with production s... more
7 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
