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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$17.41
Entry wage$14.90
10th percentile wage$13.31
50th percentile wage$17.60
90th percentile wage$22.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services$17.60
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$17.60 $12.61  $4.99
2015$17.13+2.7%$12.27 +2.7%$4.86
2014$16.79+2.0%$12.03 +2.0%$4.76
2013$16.58+1.3%$11.88 +1.3%$4.70
2012$16.34+1.5%$11.70 +1.5%$4.63
2011$16.11+1.4%$11.54 +1.4%$4.57
2010$15.94+1.1%$11.42 +1.1%$4.52
2009$15.63+2.0%$11.20 +2.0%$4.43
2008$15.20+2.8%$10.89 +2.8%$4.31
2007$14.61+4.1%$10.46 +4.1%$4.14
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.60 $20.85  -$3.25
2015$17.13+2.7%$20.27 +2.9%-$3.13
2014$16.79+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$3.04
2013$16.58+1.3%$19.43 +2.1%-$2.85
2012$16.34+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$2.76
2011$16.11+1.4%$18.80 +1.6%-$2.69
2010$15.94+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$2.54
2009$15.63+2.0%$18.23 +1.4%-$2.60
2008$15.20+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$2.56
2007$14.61+4.1%$17.20 +3.3%-$2.59
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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