Funeral Attendants (39-4021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		360
Mean wage		$17.34
Entry wage		$12.06
10th percentile wage		$10.64
50th percentile wage		$17.17
90th percentile wage		$24.71

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Personal and Laundry Services	360	100.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services	360	$17.17

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.17		$12.91		$4.26
2017	$16.95	+1.3%	$12.74	+1.3%	$4.21
2016	$16.41	+3.3%	$12.34	+3.3%	$4.07
2015	$15.85	+3.5%	$11.92	+3.5%	$3.93
2014	$15.58	+1.7%	$11.72	+1.7%	$3.87
2013	$15.27	+2.0%	$11.48	+2.0%	$3.79
2012	$15.08	+1.3%	$11.34	+1.3%	$3.74
2011	$14.86	+1.5%	$11.17	+1.5%	$3.69
2010	$14.65	+1.4%	$11.02	+1.4%	$3.64
2009	$14.50	+1.1%	$10.90	+1.1%	$3.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.17		$22.55		-$5.38
2017	$16.95	+1.3%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$5.36
2016	$16.41	+3.3%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$5.30
2015	$15.85	+3.5%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$5.36
2014	$15.58	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$5.19
2013	$15.27	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$5.05
2012	$15.08	+1.3%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$4.84
2011	$14.86	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$4.71
2010	$14.65	+1.4%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$4.61
2009	$14.50	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$4.44

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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