Funeral arranger demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Funeral arranger demographics by:
Funeral arranger gender statistics
63.3% of funeral arrangers are women and 36.7% of funeral arrangers are men.
- Female, 63.3%
- Male, 36.7%
Funeral arranger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.3% |
| Male | 36.7% |
Funeral arranger gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,798
Female income
$46,712
Funeral arranger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in funeral arranger positions over time. Currently, 63.3% of funeral arrangers are female.
Funeral arranger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2011 | 48.35% | 51.65% |
| 2012 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2013 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2014 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 2015 | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 2016 | 45.27% | 54.73% |
| 2017 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| 2018 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2019 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2020 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2021 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
Funeral arranger related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral Arranger | 37% | 63% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Funeral arranger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among funeral arrangers is White, which makes up 80.2% of all funeral arrangers. Comparatively, 7.6% of funeral arrangers are Black or African American and 7.5% of funeral arrangers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 80.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Funeral arranger race
| Funeral arranger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Funeral arranger race and ethnicity over time
See how funeral arranger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Funeral arranger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.01% | 6.92% | 0.35% | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 82.00% | 9.27% | 1.03% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 82.21% | 6.80% | 1.95% | 7.32% |
| 2013 | 86.41% | 7.14% | 0.76% | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 82.65% | 8.04% | 1.15% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 81.75% | 8.09% | 1.26% | 6.57% |
| 2016 | 82.03% | 8.01% | 0.97% | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 83.01% | 7.00% | 0.55% | 7.52% |
| 2018 | 79.54% | 9.15% | 1.39% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 80.35% | 5.92% | 2.26% | 9.22% |
| 2020 | 77.82% | 9.84% | 1.06% | 7.34% |
| 2021 | 80.17% | 7.57% | 1.82% | 7.51% |
Funeral arranger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian funeral arrangers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american funeral arrangers have the lowest average salary at $40,528.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,622 |
| White | $43,829 |
| Black or African American | $40,528 |
| Asian | $71,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,578 |
Funeral arranger age breakdown
The average age of funeral arrangers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the funeral arranger population.
Funeral arranger age breakdown
| Funeral Arranger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Funeral arranger educational attainment
The most common degree for funeral arrangers is associate degree, with 34% of funeral arrangers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Funeral arrangers by degree level
| Funeral arranger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
Funeral arranger jobs you might like
Funeral arranger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, funeral arrangers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,888 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, funeral arrangers earn a median annual income of $47,796 compared to $39,372 for funeral arrangers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,372 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,888 |
Funeral arranger employment statistics
Company size where funeral arrangers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where funeral arrangers work.
Funeral arranger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Funeral arranger jobs by industry
The most common industries for funeral arrangers are professional, hospitality and non profits.
Funeral arranger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Funeral arranger turnover and employment statistics
Funeral arranger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for funeral arrangers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Funeral arranger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Funeral arranger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.15% |
| 2014 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average funeral arranger tenure
The average funeral arranger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 funeral arrangers resumes in Zippia's database.
Funeral arranger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Funeral arranger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of funeral arrangers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Funeral Arranger | 8.92% | - |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
Similar funeral arranger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
Foreign languages spoken by funeral arrangers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Funeral arranger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |