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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment60
Mean wage$14.93
Entry wage$10.44
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$15.33
90th percentile wage$19.62
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services60100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services6015.33
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$15.33 $12.19  $3.14
2016$14.64+4.7%$11.64 +4.7%$3.00
2015$14.39+1.7%$11.44 +1.7%$2.95
2014$14.10+2.0%$11.21 +2.0%$2.89
2013$13.92+1.3%$11.07 +1.3%$2.85
2012$13.72+1.5%$10.91 +1.5%$2.81
2011$13.53+1.4%$10.76 +1.4%$2.77
2010$13.39+1.1%$10.64 +1.1%$2.74
2009$13.12+2.0%$10.44 +2.0%$2.69
2008$12.77+2.8%$10.15 +2.8%$2.62
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.33 $21.67  -$6.34
2016$14.64+4.7%$20.98 +3.3%-$6.33
2015$14.39+1.7%$20.54 +2.1%-$6.15
2014$14.10+2.0%$20.10 +2.2%-$5.99
2013$13.92+1.3%$19.69 +2.1%-$5.77
2012$13.72+1.5%$19.36 +1.7%-$5.63
2011$13.53+1.4%$19.05 +1.6%-$5.52
2010$13.39+1.1%$18.73 +1.7%-$5.34
2009$13.12+2.0%$18.48 +1.4%-$5.35
2008$12.77+2.8%$18.00 +2.6%-$5.23
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest$22.45 
North Central$21.30210
Eastern$15.3360
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$21.30210
Eastern$15.3360
Northwest$22.45 
Wages in other areas
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