Cemetery sexton demographics and statistics in the US
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Cemetery sexton gender statistics
8.7% of cemetery sextons are women and 91.3% of cemetery sextons are men.
- Male, 91.3%
- Female, 8.7%
Cemetery sexton gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.3% |
| Female | 8.7% |
Cemetery sexton gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,254
Female income
$33,281
Cemetery sexton gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cemetery sexton positions over time. Currently, 8.7% of cemetery sextons are female.
Cemetery sexton gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2012 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2016 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2017 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2018 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2021 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
Cemetery sexton related jobs gender ratio
We compared cemetery sextons 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 Sexton | 91% | 9% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Cemetery sexton demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cemetery sextons is White, which makes up 55.4% of all cemetery sextons. Comparatively, 30.2% of cemetery sextons are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of cemetery sextons 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 sexton race
| Cemetery sexton 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 sexton race and ethnicity over time
See how cemetery sexton racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cemetery sexton 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 sexton wage gap by race
According to our data, white cemetery sextons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cemetery sextons have the lowest average salary at $33,785.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,814 |
| White | $36,466 |
| Black or African American | $33,785 |
| Asian | $35,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,750 |
Average cemetery sexton age
See how the average age of cemetery sextons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cemetery sexton 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 sexton age breakdown
The average age of cemetery sextons is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the cemetery sexton population.
Cemetery sexton age breakdown
| Cemetery Sexton Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Cemetery sexton educational attainment
The most common degree for cemetery sextons is high school diploma, with 29% of cemetery sextons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cemetery sextons by degree level
| Cemetery sexton degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cemetery sexton wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cemetery sextons with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,894 annually. With a Associate degree, cemetery sextons earn a median annual income of $36,448 compared to $34,914 for cemetery sextons with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,914 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,894 |
| No Education | $32,027 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,448 |
Cemetery sexton turnover and employment statistics
Cemetery sexton unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cemetery sextons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cemetery sexton unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cemetery sexton 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 sexton tenure
The average cemetery sexton stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 cemetery sextons resumes in Zippia's database.
Cemetery sexton tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Cemetery sexton LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cemetery sextons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Cemetery Sexton | 3.35% | - |
| Diagnostician | 3.47% | 2,173 |
| Housekeeper | 4.45% | 111,501 |
| Office Cleaner | 4.88% | 77,079 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar cemetery sexton jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Diagnostician | 3.47% | 2,173 |
| Housekeeper | 4.45% | 111,501 |
| Office Cleaner | 4.88% | 77,079 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |