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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment400
Mean wage$18.07
Entry wage$13.37
10th percentile wage$12.24
50th percentile wage$18.47
90th percentile wage$23.80
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Personal and Laundry Services40099%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services40018.54
Funeral Attendants (39-4021)
Perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.47 $12.20  $6.27
2015$17.98+2.7%$11.88 +2.7%$6.10
2014$17.62+2.0%$11.64 +2.0%$5.98
2013$17.40+1.3%$11.49 +1.3%$5.91
2012$17.14+1.5%$11.32 +1.5%$5.82
2011$16.91+1.4%$11.17 +1.4%$5.74
2010$16.73+1.1%$11.05 +1.1%$5.68
2009$16.40+2.0%$10.83 +2.0%$5.57
2008$15.95+2.8%$10.54 +2.8%$5.42
2007$15.33+4.1%$10.12 +4.1%$5.20
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.47 $21.45  -$2.98
2015$17.98+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$2.87
2014$17.62+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$2.78
2013$17.40+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$2.59
2012$17.14+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$2.50
2011$16.91+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$2.43
2010$16.73+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$2.28
2009$16.40+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$2.35
2008$15.95+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$2.32
2007$15.33+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$2.36
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $18.47 400
Highest Employment
Connecticut $18.47 400

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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