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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment210
Mean wage$20.11
Entry wage$15.52
10th percentile wage$14.40
50th percentile wage$21.30
90th percentile wage$24.89
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services210100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services21021.30
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$21.30 $12.51 $8.79
2016$20.34+4.7%$11.95+4.7%$8.39
2015$19.99+1.7%$11.74+1.7%$8.25
2014$19.59+2.0%$11.51+2.0%$8.09
2013$19.35+1.3%$11.36+1.3%$7.98
2012$19.06+1.5%$11.20+1.5%$7.87
2011$18.80+1.4%$11.04+1.4%$7.76
2010$18.60+1.1%$10.92+1.1%$7.68
2009$18.24+2.0%$10.71+2.0%$7.53
2008$17.74+2.8%$10.42+2.8%$7.32
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.30 $22.43 -$1.13
2016$20.34+4.7%$21.71+3.3%-$1.37
2015$19.99+1.7%$21.26+2.1%-$1.26
2014$19.59+2.0%$20.80+2.2%-$1.21
2013$19.35+1.3%$20.38+2.1%-$1.03
2012$19.06+1.5%$20.03+1.7%-$0.97
2011$18.80+1.4%$19.72+1.6%-$0.92
2010$18.60+1.1%$19.39+1.7%-$0.78
2009$18.24+2.0%$19.13+1.4%-$0.88
2008$17.74+2.8%$18.64+2.6%-$0.89
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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