Funeral Attendants (39-4021)
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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 31 | 40 | 29.03 | 3 | 2 | 6 | United States | 36100 | 37100 | 0.0 | 3400 | 2400 | 6000 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 15.21 | 10.75 | 11.78 | 14.05 | 17.23 | 21.95 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.