Funeral Attendants Salary in Iowa

Funeral attendants in Iowa earn the most in Cedar Rapids (average $39,950 a year) and the least in Davenport ($39,490), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the funeral attendants average at $41,860 and the median at $40,060 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,190.

Funeral Attendants average salary by city in Iowa

Cedar Rapids$39,950
Davenport$39,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cedar Rapids	$39,950	$40,060	$38,080	$33,374	89
Davenport	$39,490	$37,980	$32,120	$33,021	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Funeral Attendants salary in other states

Funeral Attendants salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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.
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.

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