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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$18.44
Entry wage$12.99
10th percentile wage$12.57
50th percentile wage$18.53
90th percentile wage$25.00
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services60100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services60$18.53
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$18.53 $12.36  $6.17
2015$18.04+2.7%$12.03 +2.7%$6.01
2014$17.68+2.0%$11.79 +2.0%$5.89
2013$17.45+1.3%$11.64 +1.3%$5.81
2012$17.20+1.5%$11.47 +1.5%$5.73
2011$16.96+1.4%$11.31 +1.4%$5.65
2010$16.78+1.1%$11.19 +1.1%$5.59
2009$16.45+2.0%$10.97 +2.0%$5.48
2008$16.00+2.8%$10.68 +2.8%$5.33
2007$15.38+4.1%$10.26 +4.1%$5.12
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.53 $19.32  -$0.78
2015$18.04+2.7%$18.78 +2.9%-$0.74
2014$17.68+2.0%$18.38 +2.2%-$0.69
2013$17.45+1.3%$18.01 +2.1%-$0.55
2012$17.20+1.5%$17.70 +1.7%-$0.49
2011$16.96+1.4%$17.42 +1.6%-$0.45
2010$16.78+1.1%$17.13 +1.7%-$0.34
2009$16.45+2.0%$16.90 +1.4%-$0.44
2008$16.00+2.8%$16.46 +2.6%-$0.45
2007$15.38+4.1%$15.94 +3.3%-$0.56
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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