Apprentice embalmer vs preparation room manager

The differences between apprentices embalmer and preparation room managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an apprentice embalmer and a preparation room manager. Additionally, an apprentice embalmer has an average salary of $50,830, which is higher than the $47,425 average annual salary of a preparation room manager.

The top three skills for an apprentice embalmer include funeral homes, SCI and memorial services. The most important skills for a preparation room manager are applicable safety, tax returns, and .

Apprentice embalmer vs preparation room manager overview

	Apprentice Embalmer	Preparation Room Manager
Yearly salary	$50,830	$47,425
Hourly rate	$24.44	$22.80
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	6,569	29,408
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	2	2

Apprentice embalmer vs preparation room manager salary

Apprentices embalmer and preparation room managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Apprentice Embalmer	Preparation Room Manager
Average salary	$50,830	$47,425
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $64,000	Between $29,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between apprentice embalmer and preparation room manager education

There are a few differences between an apprentice embalmer and a preparation room manager in terms of educational background:

	Apprentice Embalmer	Preparation Room Manager
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Mortuary Science	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Apprentice embalmer vs preparation room manager demographics

Here are the differences between apprentices embalmer' and preparation room managers' demographics:

	Apprentice Embalmer	Preparation Room Manager
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%	Male, 66.7% Female, 33.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.2% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 74.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 3.7% White, 72.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between apprentice embalmer and preparation room manager duties and responsibilities

Apprentice embalmer example responsibilities.

Interview patients for admission and discharge purposes, verify their eligibility for medical benefits and assist in providing for patient accommodations.
Validate the readiness status of USAF expeditionary medical support team for humanitarian/disaster response.

Preparation room manager example responsibilities.

Prepare management reports and financial summaries using QuickBooks detailing company's financial status.
Prepare bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance for multiple clients using QuickBooks software.
Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software.professionals and tax consultants in handling taxation matters.
Facilitate efficient operations by performing key accounting role; process payroll and daily reconciliations.
Participate in organization of periodic health and safety training with PowerPoint presentations.

Apprentice embalmer vs preparation room manager skills

Common apprentice embalmer skills

Funeral Homes, 48%
SCI, 40%
Memorial Services, 5%
Prep Room, 5%
Funeral Services, 3%

Common preparation room manager skills

Applicable Safety, 65%
Tax Returns, 35%

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