Funeral counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Funeral counselor demographics by:
Funeral counselor gender statistics
57.4% of funeral counselors are women and 42.6% of funeral counselors are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Funeral counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Funeral counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,642
Female income
$42,188
Funeral counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in funeral counselor positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of funeral counselors are female.
Funeral counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.58% | 52.42% |
| 2011 | 47.94% | 52.06% |
| 2012 | 47.49% | 52.51% |
| 2013 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
| 2014 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2015 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 2016 | 46.33% | 53.67% |
| 2017 | 45.51% | 54.49% |
| 2018 | 46.84% | 53.16% |
| 2019 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
| 2020 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2021 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
Funeral counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared funeral counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Funeral Counselor | 43% | 57% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Funeral counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among funeral counselors is White, which makes up 67.1% of all funeral counselors. Comparatively, 13.2% of funeral counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of funeral counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Funeral counselor race
| Funeral counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Funeral counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how funeral counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Funeral counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.33% | 7.58% | 4.40% | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 75.56% | 7.64% | 4.36% | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 74.66% | 7.64% | 4.68% | 10.73% |
| 2013 | 74.60% | 7.34% | 5.15% | 10.63% |
| 2014 | 73.71% | 7.58% | 5.21% | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 73.10% | 7.73% | 5.46% | 11.30% |
| 2016 | 73.08% | 7.51% | 5.48% | 11.30% |
| 2017 | 72.16% | 7.52% | 6.07% | 11.62% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 7.48% | 5.69% | 11.88% |
| 2019 | 71.84% | 7.25% | 5.74% | 12.53% |
| 2020 | 69.06% | 7.63% | 5.92% | 12.71% |
| 2021 | 67.08% | 7.93% | 6.43% | 13.16% |
Funeral counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,415 |
| White | $47,706 |
| Black or African American | $44,453 |
| Asian | $53,997 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,179 |
Average funeral counselor age
See how the average age of funeral counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Funeral counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 49 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 49 |
Funeral counselor age breakdown
The average age of funeral counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the funeral counselor population.
Funeral counselor age breakdown
| Funeral Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Funeral counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Funeral counselors by degree level
| Funeral counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Funeral counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,453 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,423 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,964 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,737 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,985 |
Funeral counselor turnover and employment statistics
Funeral counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for funeral counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Funeral counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Funeral counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 3.27% |
Average funeral counselor tenure
The average funeral counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 funeral counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Funeral counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Funeral counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of funeral counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Construction | 4.08% | 32,759 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | - |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Administrative Resident | 11.66% | 40,938 |
| Youth Leader | 14.16% | 31,851 |
| Student Services Director | 16.20% | 69,818 |
Similar funeral counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Construction | 4.08% | 32,759 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Administrative Resident | 11.66% | 40,938 |
| Youth Leader | 14.16% | 31,851 |
| Student Services Director | 16.20% | 69,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by funeral counselors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Funeral counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |