Funeral home attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Funeral home attendant gender statistics
20.0% of funeral home attendants are women and 80.0% of funeral home attendants are men.
- Male, 80.0%
- Female, 20.0%
Funeral home attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.0% |
| Female | 20.0% |
Funeral home attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,654
Female income
$31,572
Funeral home attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in funeral home attendant positions over time. Currently, 20.0% of funeral home attendants are female.
Funeral home attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2011 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 2012 | 81.41% | 18.59% |
| 2013 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2014 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2015 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
| 2016 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2017 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2018 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2019 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2020 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
Funeral home attendant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral Home Attendant | 80% | 20% |
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Funeral home attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among funeral home attendants is White, which makes up 72.9% of all funeral home attendants. Comparatively, 10.9% of funeral home attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of funeral home attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 72.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 3.6%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Funeral home attendant race
| Funeral home attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Funeral home attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how funeral home attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Funeral home attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.63% | 9.91% | 1.31% | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 77.95% | 11.35% | 1.21% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 78.15% | 8.69% | 0.83% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 76.76% | 11.42% | 0.79% | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 11.95% | 2.21% | 7.84% |
| 2015 | 77.95% | 8.41% | 2.04% | 8.65% |
| 2016 | 76.52% | 10.71% | 1.26% | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 79.36% | 7.03% | 1.66% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 11.23% | 1.67% | 12.25% |
| 2019 | 78.47% | 8.68% | 2.01% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 76.84% | 7.69% | 1.33% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.87% | 8.54% | 3.60% | 10.87% |
Funeral home attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian funeral home attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american funeral home attendants have the lowest average salary at $30,443.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,811 |
| White | $31,253 |
| Black or African American | $30,443 |
| Asian | $35,036 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,941 |
Funeral home attendant age breakdown
The average age of funeral home attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the funeral home attendant population.
Funeral home attendant age breakdown
| Funeral Home Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Funeral home attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for funeral home attendants is associate degree, with 43% of funeral home attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 43%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Master's, 4%
Funeral home attendants by degree level
| Funeral home attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Master's | 4% |
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Funeral home attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, funeral home attendants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,292 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, funeral home attendants earn a median annual income of $31,970 compared to $29,790 for funeral home attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,790 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,970 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,292 |
Funeral home attendant employment statistics
Company size where funeral home attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where funeral home attendants work.
Funeral home attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Funeral home attendant turnover and employment statistics
Funeral home attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for funeral home attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Funeral home attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Funeral home attendant 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 funeral home attendant tenure
The average funeral home attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 funeral home attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Funeral home attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Funeral home attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of funeral home attendants 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 |
| Funeral Home Attendant | 10.17% | - |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar funeral home attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by funeral home attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Funeral home attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
