Funeral Attendants pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,400 or more. The middle half of funeral attendants in South Bend earn between $29,920 and $37,790.
- $28K10th
- $30K25th
- $33KMedian
- $38K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,430 | $2,869 | $16.55 |
| Median | $33,090 | $2,758 | $15.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,920 | $2,493 | $14.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,790 | $3,149 | $18.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Funeral Attendants pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Funeral attendants in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($35,390) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($37,190). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $35,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $34,430 | $33,090 | $28,440 | $44,400 | 50 |
| Indiana | $35,390 | $34,420 | $29,770 | $46,730 | 1,080 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $34,430, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $28,257 a year, or $2,355 a month and $1,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $28,628 | $2,386 |
| Working in IN | $28,257 | $2,355 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for funeral attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $34,430 buys what about $37,078 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Funeral Attendants salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($36,210).
- Indianapolis$36,210
- Fort Wayne$35,480
- South Bend$34,430
- Terre Haute$33,360
- Evansville$32,710
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
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Funeral Attendants salary in South Bend: questions
How much do funeral attendants make an hour in South Bend?
$16.56 an hour on average, and $15.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level funeral attendants salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the funeral attendants take-home pay in South Bend?
About $28,257 a year ($2,355 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,430. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do funeral attendants earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.99, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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