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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment430
Mean wage$18.60
Entry wage$12.71
10th percentile wage$11.14
50th percentile wage$19.53
90th percentile wage$24.92
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Personal and Laundry Services43098.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services43019.68
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$19.53 $12.65  $6.88
2016$18.65+4.7%$12.08 +4.7%$6.57
2015$18.33+1.7%$11.87 +1.7%$6.46
2014$17.97+2%$11.64 +2%$6.33
2013$17.74+1.3%$11.49 +1.3%$6.25
2012$17.48+1.5%$11.32 +1.5%$6.16
2011$17.24+1.4%$11.16 +1.4%$6.07
2010$17.05+1.1%$11.05 +1.1%$6.01
2009$16.72+2%$10.83 +2%$5.89
2008$16.26+2.8%$10.54 +2.8%$5.73
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.53 $22.06  -$2.53
2016$18.65+4.7%$21.36 +3.3%-$2.70
2015$18.33+1.7%$20.91 +2.1%-$2.57
2014$17.97+2%$20.46 +2.2%-$2.49
2013$17.74+1.3%$20.05 +2.1%-$2.31
2012$17.48+1.5%$19.70 +1.7%-$2.22
2011$17.24+1.4%$19.39 +1.6%-$2.15
2010$17.05+1.1%$19.07 +1.7%-$2.01
2009$16.72+2%$18.81 +1.4%-$2.08
2008$16.26+2.8%$18.33 +2.6%-$2.06

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.
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