Funeral Services Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Funeral Services Assistant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Funeral Services Assistant in the United States is $65,518 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Funeral Services Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,288
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,502 to $72,726
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,204
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Funeral Services Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,726 $6,060 $1,399 $35
Average $65,518 $5,460 $1,260 $31
25th Percentile $57,502 $4,792 $1,106 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Funeral Services Assistant Salaries

A Funeral Services 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Funeral Services Assistants

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:

  • San Jose: $82,638
  • San Francisco: $81,825
  • Oakland: $80,011

What Skills Can Increase a Funeral Services Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Physiology (Mentioned in 4.41% Job Postings): It is the branch of biology that aims to understand the mechanisms of living things, from the basis of cell function at the ionic and molecular level to the integrated behaviour of the whole body and the influence of the external environment.
  • Medical Billing (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Medical billing is a payment practice within the United States health system. The process involves a healthcare provider submitting, following up on, and appealing claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered; such as testing, treatments, and procedures. The same process is used for most insurance companies, whether they are private companies or government sponsored programs: Medical coding reports what the diagnosis and treatment were, and prices are applied accordingly. Medical billers are encouraged, but not required by law, to become certified by taking an exam such as the CMRS Exam, RHIA Exam, CPB Exam and others. Certification schools are intended to provide a theoretical grounding for students entering the medical billing field. Some community colleges in the United States offer certificates, or even associate degrees, in the field. Those seeking advancement may be cross-trained in medical coding or transcription or auditing, and may earn a bachelor's or graduate degree in medical information science and technology.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 2.39%
Physiology 4.41%
Medical Billing 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Funeral Services Assistant's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$70,759
8%
Interviewing
$70,104
7%
Integrity
$69,449
6%
Collaboration
$68,794
5%
Accountability
$68,139
4%
Clinical Documentation
$68,139
4%
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How Education impacts a Funeral Services Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Funeral Services Assistants enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Funeral Services Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $58,012 and $62,271).

Funeral Services Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Funeral Services Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 54.1%
Associates 33.7%
Bachelors 10.8%
Masters 0.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Funeral Services Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Funeral Services 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Funeral Services Assistant

Salaries for a Funeral Services Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $52,606 in 2023 to around $52,734 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Funeral Services Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Funeral Services Assistant Over Time

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2023
$52,606
2024
$53,087
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$52,734
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2024 $53,087
2025 $52,734
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