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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$12.44
Entry wage$9.86
10th percentile wage$9.38
50th percentile wage$11.54
90th percentile wage$17.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services40100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services40$11.54
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$11.54 $11.41  $0.13
2015$11.23+2.7%$11.11 +2.7%$0.13
2014$11.01+2.0%$10.89 +2.0%$0.12
2013$10.87+1.3%$10.75 +1.3%$0.12
2012$10.71+1.5%$10.59 +1.5%$0.12
2011$10.56+1.4%$10.44 +1.4%$0.12
2010$10.45+1.1%$10.33 +1.1%$0.12
2009$10.25+2.0%$10.13 +2.0%$0.12
2008$9.97+2.8%$9.85 +2.8%$0.11
2007$9.58+4.1%$9.47 +4.1%$0.11
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.54 $20.53  -$8.99
2015$11.23+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%-$8.72
2014$11.01+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$8.51
2013$10.87+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%-$8.26
2012$10.71+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$8.09
2011$10.56+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%-$7.94
2010$10.45+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$7.74
2009$10.25+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%-$7.70
2008$9.97+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$7.52
2007$9.58+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%-$7.35
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.33 190
Northwest $18.53 60
South Central $17.60  
Eastern $11.54 40
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.33 190
Northwest $18.53 60
Eastern $11.54 40
South Central $17.60  
Wages in other areas
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