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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.81
Entry wage$12.59
10th percentile wage$10.97
50th percentile wage$15.12
90th percentile wage$18.30
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Other Services
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 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services$15.12
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$15.12 $13.69 $1.43
2018$14.91+1.4%$13.50+1.4%$1.41
2017$14.35+3.9%$13.00+3.9%$1.36
2016$13.90+3.3%$12.58+3.3%$1.31
2015$13.43+3.5%$12.16+3.5%$1.27
2014$13.20+1.7%$11.95+1.7%$1.25
2013$12.93+2.0%$11.71+2.0%$1.22
2012$12.77+1.3%$11.56+1.3%$1.21
2011$12.58+1.5%$11.39+1.5%$1.19
2010$12.41+1.4%$11.24+1.4%$1.17
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.12 $24.99 -$9.87
2018$14.91+1.4%$24.77+.9%-$9.85
2017$14.35+3.9%$24.02+3.1%-$9.66
2016$13.90+3.3%$23.37+2.8%-$9.47
2015$13.43+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$9.41
2014$13.20+1.7%$22.36+2.1%-$9.16
2013$12.93+2.0%$21.88+2.2%-$8.94
2012$12.77+1.3%$21.44+2.1%-$8.67
2011$12.58+1.5%$21.07+1.7%-$8.48
2010$12.41+1.4%$20.74+1.6%-$8.33
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $19.5980
North Central $16.30 
Southwest $15.12 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $19.5980
North Central $16.30 
Southwest $15.12 
Wages in other areas
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