Cemetery manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Cemetery manager gender statistics
40.0% of cemetery managers are women and 60.0% of cemetery managers are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Cemetery manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Cemetery manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,143
Female income
$74,745
Cemetery manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cemetery manager positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of cemetery managers are female.
Cemetery manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.14% | 35.86% |
| 2011 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2012 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2013 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2014 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2015 | 65.74% | 34.26% |
| 2016 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2017 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2018 | 64.72% | 35.28% |
| 2019 | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| 2020 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Cemetery manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared cemetery managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Cemetery Manager | 60% | 40% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Cemetery manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cemetery managers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all cemetery managers. Comparatively, 11.4% of cemetery managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of cemetery managers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cemetery manager race
| Cemetery manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cemetery manager race and ethnicity over time
See how cemetery manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cemetery manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.53% | 10.75% | 4.93% | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 73.60% | 10.76% | 4.49% | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 73.66% | 10.78% | 4.68% | 8.38% |
| 2013 | 72.90% | 10.69% | 4.92% | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 71.96% | 10.87% | 4.97% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 11.39% | 5.39% | 8.84% |
| 2016 | 71.47% | 10.42% | 5.48% | 9.57% |
| 2017 | 70.95% | 11.17% | 5.68% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 70.94% | 10.22% | 5.54% | 10.41% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 10.15% | 5.33% | 11.19% |
| 2020 | 68.31% | 10.73% | 5.42% | 10.82% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 10.35% | 5.80% | 11.44% |
Cemetery manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cemetery managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cemetery managers have the lowest average salary at $78,517.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,620 |
| White | $79,954 |
| Black or African American | $80,266 |
| Asian | $81,389 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,517 |
Average cemetery manager age
See how the average age of cemetery managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cemetery manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48.5 |
| Unknown | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 45 |
| White | 49 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Cemetery manager age breakdown
The average age of cemetery managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the cemetery manager population.
Cemetery manager age breakdown
| Cemetery Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Cemetery manager educational attainment
The most common degree for cemetery managers is associate degree, with 39% of cemetery managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- Associate, 39%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 11%
Cemetery managers by degree level
| Cemetery manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
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Cemetery manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cemetery managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,591 annually. With a Master's degree, cemetery managers earn a median annual income of $93,640 compared to $83,944 for cemetery managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,640 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,041 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,944 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,591 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,303 |
Cemetery manager employment statistics
Company size where cemetery managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cemetery managers work.
Cemetery manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
Cemetery manager turnover and employment statistics
Cemetery manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cemetery managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cemetery manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cemetery manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.70% |
| 2016 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 3.50% |
Average cemetery manager tenure
The average cemetery manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 cemetery managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cemetery manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Cemetery manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cemetery managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Area Superintendent | 4.08% | 31,923 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Cemetery Manager | 11.54% | - |
| Respiratory Care Program Director | 11.66% | 153,840 |
| Program Officer | 14.16% | 118,383 |
| University Administrator | 16.20% | 50,841 |
Similar cemetery manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Area Superintendent | 4.08% | 31,923 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Respiratory Care Program Director | 11.66% | 153,840 |
| Program Officer | 14.16% | 118,383 |
| University Administrator | 16.20% | 50,841 |