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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$22.23
Entry wage$17.86
10th percentile wage$16.64
50th percentile wage$22.45
90th percentile wage$28.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services22.45
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
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.45 $13.24  $9.21
2016$21.44+4.7%$12.64 +4.7%$8.79
2015$21.07+1.7%$12.43 +1.7%$8.64
2014$20.65+2.0%$12.18 +2.0%$8.47
2013$20.39+1.3%$12.03 +1.3%$8.36
2012$20.09+1.5%$11.85 +1.5%$8.24
2011$19.81+1.4%$11.69 +1.4%$8.13
2010$19.60+1.1%$11.56 +1.1%$8.04
2009$19.22+2.0%$11.34 +2.0%$7.89
2008$18.70+2.8%$11.03 +2.8%$7.67
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.45 $19.89  $2.56
2016$21.44+4.7%$19.25 +3.3%$2.18
2015$21.07+1.7%$18.85 +2.1%$2.22
2014$20.65+2.0%$18.45 +2.2%$2.20
2013$20.39+1.3%$18.08 +2.1%$2.31
2012$20.09+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%$2.33
2011$19.81+1.4%$17.49 +1.6%$2.33
2010$19.60+1.1%$17.19 +1.7%$2.41
2009$19.22+2.0%$16.96 +1.4%$2.26
2008$18.70+2.8%$16.53 +2.6%$2.17
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $22.45 
North Central $21.30210
Eastern $15.3360
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $21.30210
Eastern $15.3360
Northwest $22.45 
Wages in other areas
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