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.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 560 | 8.65 | 6.61 | 9.67 | 17,990 | 13,750 | 20,110 |
| Joplin MSA | 30 | 8.55 | 6.22 | 9.71 | 17,770 | 12,930 | 20,200 |
| Springfield MSA | 40 | 8.28 | 6.13 | 9.35 | 17,220 | 12,750 | 19,450 |
| St Louis MSA | 210 | 9.39 | 7.16 | 10.50 | 19,530 | 14,890 | 21,850 |
| Kansas City* | 70 | 10.19 | 8.28 | 11.14 | 21,189 | 17,231 | 23,169 |
| Central Region* | 150 | 9.26 | 7.30 | 10.25 | 19,265 | 15,175 | 21,310 |
| Northwest Region* | 30 | 7.83 | 6.12 | 8.68 | 16,283 | 12,729 | 18,060 |
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 8.28 | 6.13 | 9.35 | 17,217 | 12,752 | 19,450 |
| St. Louis County* | 80 | 8.30 | 6.53 | 9.18 | 17,260 | 13,578 | 19,100 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 510 | 610 | 100 | 19.61 | 22 | Good |
| Kansas City MSA | 80 | 110 | 30 | 37.50 | 4 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 200 | 230 | 30 | 15.00 | 8 | Good |
| Central Region* | 60 | 80 | 20 | 33.33 | 3 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 30 | 40 | 10 | 33.33 | 2 | Caution |
| Northwest Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 30 | 40 | 10 | 33.33 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 30 | 10 | 50.00 | 1 | Caution |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General