Arranging funeral director demographics and statistics in the US
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Arranging funeral director gender statistics
45.8% of arranging funeral directors are women and 54.2% of arranging funeral directors are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Arranging funeral director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Arranging funeral director gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,553
Female income
$50,464
Arranging funeral director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in arranging funeral director positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of arranging funeral directors are female.
Arranging funeral director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2011 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2012 | 67.16% | 32.84% |
| 2013 | 68.07% | 31.93% |
| 2014 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2015 | 59.63% | 40.37% |
| 2016 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2017 | 64.16% | 35.84% |
| 2018 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2019 | 54.24% | 45.76% |
| 2020 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
Arranging funeral director related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Arranging Funeral Director | 54% | 46% |
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Arranging funeral director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among arranging funeral directors is White, which makes up 82.1% of all arranging funeral directors. Comparatively, 8.2% of arranging funeral directors are Black or African American and 5.4% of arranging funeral directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 82.1%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.4%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Arranging funeral director race
| Arranging funeral director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Arranging funeral director race and ethnicity over time
See how arranging funeral director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Arranging funeral director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.97% | 7.54% | 0.20% | 4.28% |
| 2011 | 83.96% | 9.89% | 0.88% | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 84.17% | 7.41% | 1.80% | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 88.37% | 7.76% | 0.61% | 2.86% |
| 2014 | 84.60% | 8.66% | 1.01% | 3.83% |
| 2015 | 83.71% | 8.71% | 1.12% | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 83.98% | 8.62% | 0.82% | 4.31% |
| 2017 | 84.97% | 7.62% | 0.40% | 5.41% |
| 2018 | 81.50% | 9.77% | 1.25% | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 82.31% | 6.54% | 2.12% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 79.77% | 10.45% | 0.91% | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 82.12% | 8.19% | 1.68% | 5.40% |
Arranging funeral director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian arranging funeral directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american arranging funeral directors have the lowest average salary at $44,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,177 |
| White | $47,473 |
| Black or African American | $44,038 |
| Asian | $75,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,172 |
Arranging funeral director age breakdown
The average age of arranging funeral directors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the arranging funeral director population.
Arranging funeral director age breakdown
| Arranging Funeral Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Arranging funeral director educational attainment
The most common degree for arranging funeral directors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of arranging funeral directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Arranging funeral directors by degree level
| Arranging funeral director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Arranging funeral director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, arranging funeral directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,717 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, arranging funeral directors earn a median annual income of $51,587 compared to $42,832 for arranging funeral directors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,587 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,717 |
Arranging funeral director turnover and employment statistics
Arranging funeral director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for arranging funeral directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Arranging funeral director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Arranging funeral director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.15% |
| 2014 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average arranging funeral director tenure
The average arranging funeral director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 arranging funeral directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Arranging funeral director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Arranging funeral director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of arranging funeral directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Arranging Funeral Director | 8.92% | - |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 76,324 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
Similar arranging funeral director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 76,324 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
Foreign languages spoken by arranging funeral directors
The most common foreign language among arranging funeral directors is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Arranging funeral director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |