Cemetery labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Cemetery labour gender statistics
7.5% of cemetery labours are women and 92.5% of cemetery labours are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Cemetery labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Cemetery labour gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,315
Female income
$25,542
Cemetery labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cemetery labour positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of cemetery labours are female.
Cemetery labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2011 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2015 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2017 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2018 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2020 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2021 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
Cemetery labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared cemetery labours with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Cemetery Labour | 93% | 8% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Cemetery labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cemetery labours is White, which makes up 55.4% of all cemetery labours. Comparatively, 30.2% of cemetery labours are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of cemetery labours are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cemetery labour race
| Cemetery labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cemetery labour race and ethnicity over time
See how cemetery labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cemetery labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 60.26% | 8.64% | 1.42% | 26.88% |
| 2019 | 61.23% | 8.19% | 1.56% | 25.81% |
| 2020 | 58.92% | 9.28% | 1.73% | 25.28% |
| 2021 | 55.42% | 7.94% | 1.46% | 30.18% |
Cemetery labour wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,145 |
| White | $26,781 |
| Black or African American | $25,742 |
| Asian | $26,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,507 |
Average cemetery labour age
See how the average age of cemetery labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cemetery labour age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Cemetery labour age breakdown
The average age of cemetery labours is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the cemetery labour population.
Cemetery labour age breakdown
| Cemetery Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Cemetery labour educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cemetery labours by degree level
| Cemetery labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cemetery labour wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,184 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,690 |
| No Education | $25,039 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,774 |
Cemetery labour employment statistics
Company size where cemetery labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cemetery labours work.
Cemetery labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 27% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Cemetery labour turnover and employment statistics
Cemetery labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cemetery labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cemetery labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cemetery labour unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average cemetery labour tenure
The average cemetery labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 cemetery labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Cemetery labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Cemetery labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cemetery labours 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Cemetery Labour | 3.35% | - |
| Diagnostician | 3.47% | 2,173 |
| Housekeeping/Laundry | 4.45% | 81,110 |
| Floor Care Specialist | 4.88% | 99,936 |
| Hand Sprayer | 5.27% | 4,346 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar cemetery labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Diagnostician | 3.47% | 2,173 |
| Housekeeping/Laundry | 4.45% | 81,110 |
| Floor Care Specialist | 4.88% | 99,936 |
| Hand Sprayer | 5.27% | 4,346 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |