Cemetery worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Cemetery worker gender statistics
8.9% of cemetery workers are women and 91.1% of cemetery workers are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Cemetery worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Cemetery worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,190
Female income
$31,320
Cemetery worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cemetery worker positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of cemetery workers are female.
Cemetery worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2011 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2013 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2014 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2015 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2016 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2019 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2020 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
Cemetery worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared cemetery workers 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 Worker | 91% | 9% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Cemetery worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cemetery workers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all cemetery workers. Comparatively, 22.7% of cemetery workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of cemetery workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Cemetery worker race
| Cemetery worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Cemetery worker race and ethnicity over time
See how cemetery worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cemetery worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.21% | 11.46% | 1.49% | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 62.65% | 12.52% | 1.49% | 20.13% |
| 2012 | 63.90% | 12.44% | 1.51% | 18.88% |
| 2013 | 63.79% | 11.70% | 1.41% | 20.00% |
| 2014 | 64.50% | 11.60% | 1.40% | 19.10% |
| 2015 | 64.84% | 11.68% | 1.83% | 18.66% |
| 2016 | 64.87% | 11.62% | 1.52% | 18.64% |
| 2017 | 66.25% | 10.97% | 1.45% | 17.97% |
| 2018 | 64.79% | 11.14% | 1.54% | 19.41% |
| 2019 | 65.76% | 10.69% | 1.68% | 18.34% |
| 2020 | 63.44% | 11.78% | 1.85% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 59.95% | 10.44% | 1.57% | 22.71% |
Cemetery worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,998 |
| White | $32,712 |
| Black or African American | $31,545 |
| Asian | $32,302 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,404 |
Average cemetery worker age
See how the average age of cemetery workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cemetery worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of cemetery workers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the cemetery worker population.
Cemetery worker age breakdown
| Cemetery Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Cemetery worker educational attainment
The most common degree for cemetery workers is high school diploma, with 26% of cemetery workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 18%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cemetery workers by degree level
| Cemetery worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cemetery worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,042 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,730 |
| No Education | $30,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,704 |
Cemetery worker employment statistics
Company size where cemetery workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cemetery workers work.
Cemetery worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 31% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Cemetery worker turnover and employment statistics
Cemetery worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cemetery workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cemetery worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cemetery worker 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 worker tenure
The average cemetery worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 cemetery workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cemetery worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Cemetery worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cemetery workers 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 Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Cemetery Worker | 3.35% | - |
| Round Boner | 3.47% | 19 |
| Guest Room Attendant | 4.45% | 123,184 |
| Floor Care Specialist | 4.88% | 99,936 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |
Similar cemetery worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Round Boner | 3.47% | 19 |
| Guest Room Attendant | 4.45% | 123,184 |
| Floor Care Specialist | 4.88% | 99,936 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |