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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage13.46
Entry wage10.43
10th percentile wage9.80
50th percentile wage12.55
90th percentile wage20.70
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services40100.0%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Other Services4013.46
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 OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.46 $14.12  -$0.65
2014$13.36+.7%$14.02 +.7%-$0.65
2013$13.09+2.0%$13.74 +2.0%-$0.64
2012$12.93+1.3%$13.56 +1.3%-$0.63
2011$12.74+1.5%$13.37 +1.5%-$0.62
2010$12.56+1.4%$13.18 +1.4%-$0.61
2009$12.43+1.1%$13.04 +1.1%-$0.60
2008$12.19+2.0%$12.78 +2.0%-$0.59
2007$11.85+2.8%$12.44 +2.8%-$0.58
2006$11.39+4.1%$11.95 +4.1%-$0.55
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.46 $24.58  -$11.12
2014$13.36+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$11.01
2013$13.09+2.0%$23.86 +2.2%-$10.76
2012$12.93+1.3%$23.38 +2.1%-$10.44
2011$12.74+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%-$10.23
2010$12.56+1.4%$22.62 +1.6%-$10.05
2009$12.43+1.1%$22.23 +1.7%-$9.80
2008$12.19+2.0%$21.93 +1.4%-$9.74
2007$11.85+2.8%$21.37 +2.6%-$9.51
2006$11.39+4.1%$20.69 +3.3%-$9.30

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Southwest 17.23  
South Central 17.08 50
Northwest 15.85 60
Eastern 13.46 40
Highest Employment
Northwest 15.85 60
South Central 17.08 50
Eastern 13.46 40
Southwest 17.23  
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