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What is a cemetery workers supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a cemetery workers supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.33 an hour? That's $52,677 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 11,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCemetery Workers SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,677

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.9

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.84%

Asian 1.20%

Black or African American 4.82%

Hispanic or Latino 17.95%

Unknown 4.46%

White 70.72%

Gender

female 20.00%

male 80.00%

Age - 45.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45.5
Stress level
8.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a cemetery workers supervisor

  1. Explore cemetery workers supervisor education requirements

    Most common cemetery workers supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    40.0 %

    Associate

    30.0 %

    High School Diploma

    10.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific cemetery workers supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Funeral Homes51.91%
    Cemetery Grounds33.91%
    Grounds Maintenance14.17%
  3. Complete relevant cemetery workers supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cemetery workers supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cemetery workers supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cemetery workers supervisor resumes.
  4. Research cemetery workers supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Design survey / GIS cost estimate and reporting module to ensure crews are producing efficiently and achieving profitability.
    • Develop ideas for training literature pertaining to CDL pre-trip inspection.
    • Operate equipment such as forklift and boom bucket.
  5. Apply for cemetery workers supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cemetery workers supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cemetery workers supervisor salary

The average cemetery workers supervisor salary in the United States is $52,677 per year or $25 per hour. Cemetery workers supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $107,000 per year.

Average cemetery workers supervisor salary
$52,677 Yearly
$25.33 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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