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Funeral Attendants

Role Overview

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.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
New Hampshire $53,420
New Jersey $45,290
Delaware $45,140
Massachusetts $43,980
Connecticut $42,730
Oregon $39,760
California $38,960
Vermont $38,860
Minnesota $38,550
Washington $38,480
Utah $38,360
Colorado $38,340
Iowa $38,260
Rhode Island $38,110
New York $37,900

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$34,610

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.1%

Avg. annual openings

5.7k

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