Funeral Attendants (39-4021)
Occupation description: Perform a 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.
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Employment |
Average annual openings |
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2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change |
Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total |
| Alaska |
31 | 33 |
6.5 | 3 |
2 | 5 |
| United States |
36,100 | 37,000 |
2.7 | 3,200 |
2,300 | 5,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
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Mean Wage |
Wage by Percentile |
| |
Mean | 10th | 25th |
Median | 75th | 90th |
| United States |
14.34 | 9.32 | 10.92 |
13.43 | 16.76 | 21.02 |
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 34 | 5 |
14.7 | 17.2 |
10.3 |
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| 2016 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 13 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 2 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 1 |
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| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
15 |
| Number of job position postings |
0 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 0.0 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training |
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