Crematory operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Crematory operator gender statistics
20.3% of crematory operators are women and 79.7% of crematory operators are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Crematory operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Crematory operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,566
Female income
$40,399
Crematory operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crematory operator positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of crematory operators are female.
Crematory operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2012 | 81.13% | 18.87% |
| 2013 | 85.01% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2015 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2016 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2019 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2020 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2021 | 79.70% | 20.30% |
Crematory operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Crematory Operator | 80% | 20% |
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Female
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Crematory operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crematory operators is White, which makes up 73.6% of all crematory operators. Comparatively, 11.2% of crematory operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of crematory operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Crematory operator race
| Crematory operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Crematory operator race and ethnicity over time
See how crematory operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crematory operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.35% | 8.73% | 1.36% | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 78.67% | 10.17% | 1.26% | 8.19% |
| 2012 | 78.87% | 7.51% | 0.88% | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 77.47% | 10.24% | 0.84% | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 76.49% | 10.77% | 2.26% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 78.67% | 7.24% | 2.09% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 77.24% | 9.54% | 1.31% | 9.85% |
| 2017 | 80.07% | 5.85% | 1.71% | 11.14% |
| 2018 | 72.05% | 10.05% | 1.72% | 12.63% |
| 2019 | 79.19% | 7.50% | 2.06% | 9.74% |
| 2020 | 77.56% | 6.51% | 1.38% | 10.88% |
| 2021 | 73.58% | 7.36% | 3.65% | 11.24% |
Crematory operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian crematory operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crematory operators have the lowest average salary at $38,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,869 |
| White | $39,756 |
| Black or African American | $38,135 |
| Asian | $47,645 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,129 |
Crematory operator age breakdown
The average age of crematory operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the crematory operator population.
Crematory operator age breakdown
| Crematory Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Crematory operator educational attainment
The most common degree for crematory operators is associate degree, with 41% of crematory operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 41%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Crematory operators by degree level
| Crematory operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Crematory operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crematory operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,870 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, crematory operators earn a median annual income of $41,211 compared to $36,847 for crematory operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,847 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,211 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,870 |
Crematory operator employment statistics
Company size where crematory operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crematory operators work.
Crematory operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Crematory operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for crematory operators are professional, hospitality and manufacturing.
Crematory operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Start-up | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Crematory operator turnover and employment statistics
Crematory operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crematory operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crematory operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crematory operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.41% |
| 2011 | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.14% |
| 2014 | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 6.99% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average crematory operator tenure
The average crematory operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 crematory operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Crematory operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Crematory operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crematory operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Crematory Operator | 10.17% | - |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Licensed Funeral Director | 15.24% | 15,667 |
Similar crematory operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Licensed Funeral Director | 15.24% | 15,667 |
Foreign languages spoken by crematory operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Crematory operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |