Funeral Attendants (39-4021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		430
Mean wage		$18.60
Entry wage		$12.71
10th percentile wage		$11.14
50th percentile wage		$19.53
90th percentile wage		$24.92

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Personal and Laundry Services	430	98.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services	430	19.68

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.53		$12.65		$6.88
2016	$18.65	+4.7%	$12.08	+4.7%	$6.57
2015	$18.33	+1.7%	$11.87	+1.7%	$6.46
2014	$17.97	+2%	$11.64	+2%	$6.33
2013	$17.74	+1.3%	$11.49	+1.3%	$6.25
2012	$17.48	+1.5%	$11.32	+1.5%	$6.16
2011	$17.24	+1.4%	$11.16	+1.4%	$6.07
2010	$17.05	+1.1%	$11.05	+1.1%	$6.01
2009	$16.72	+2%	$10.83	+2%	$5.89
2008	$16.26	+2.8%	$10.54	+2.8%	$5.73
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.53		$22.06		-$2.53
2016	$18.65	+4.7%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$2.70
2015	$18.33	+1.7%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$2.57
2014	$17.97	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$2.49
2013	$17.74	+1.3%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$2.31
2012	$17.48	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$2.22
2011	$17.24	+1.4%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$2.15
2010	$17.05	+1.1%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$2.01
2009	$16.72	+2%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$2.08
2008	$16.26	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$2.06

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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