Funeral home director demographics and statistics in the US
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Funeral home director demographics by:
Funeral home director gender statistics
47.3% of funeral home directors are women and 52.7% of funeral home directors are men.
- Male, 52.7%
- Female, 47.3%
Funeral home director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.7% |
| Female | 47.3% |
Funeral home director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,157
Female income
$41,140
Funeral home director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in funeral home director positions over time. Currently, 47.3% of funeral home directors are female.
Funeral home director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.69% | 42.31% |
| 2011 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2012 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2013 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2014 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| 2015 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
| 2016 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2018 | 56.96% | 43.04% |
| 2019 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 2020 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2021 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
Funeral home director related jobs gender ratio
We compared funeral home directors 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 Home Director | 53% | 47% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Funeral home director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among funeral home directors is White, which makes up 65.2% of all funeral home directors. Comparatively, 13.6% of funeral home directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of funeral home directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Funeral home director race
| Funeral home director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Funeral home director race and ethnicity over time
See how funeral home director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Funeral home director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.43% | 7.79% | 5.67% | 10.94% |
| 2011 | 73.66% | 7.86% | 5.63% | 10.57% |
| 2012 | 72.76% | 7.86% | 5.95% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 7.56% | 6.42% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 71.80% | 7.80% | 6.48% | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 71.20% | 7.95% | 6.73% | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 71.18% | 7.73% | 6.76% | 11.70% |
| 2017 | 70.26% | 7.74% | 7.34% | 12.01% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 7.70% | 6.96% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 69.94% | 7.47% | 7.01% | 12.92% |
| 2020 | 67.16% | 7.84% | 7.19% | 13.10% |
| 2021 | 65.18% | 8.15% | 7.70% | 13.55% |
Funeral home director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian funeral home directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american funeral home directors have the lowest average salary at $43,227.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,031 |
| White | $46,216 |
| Black or African American | $43,227 |
| Asian | $51,965 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,814 |
Average funeral home director age
See how the average age of funeral home directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Funeral home director 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 home director age breakdown
The average age of funeral home directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the funeral home director population.
Funeral home director age breakdown
| Funeral Home Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Funeral home director educational attainment
The most common degree for funeral home directors is bachelor's degree, with 39% of funeral home directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Funeral home directors by degree level
| Funeral home director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Funeral home director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, funeral home directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,503 annually. With a Master's degree, funeral home directors earn a median annual income of $58,733 compared to $51,024 for funeral home directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,733 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,656 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,024 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,503 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,028 |
Funeral home director employment statistics
Company size where funeral home directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where funeral home directors work.
Funeral home director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 42% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Funeral home director turnover and employment statistics
Funeral home director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for funeral home directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Funeral home director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Funeral home director 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 home director tenure
The average funeral home director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 funeral home directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Funeral home director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Funeral home director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of funeral home directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficient Site Manager | 4.08% | 11,270 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | - |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Quarantine Officer | 11.66% | 55,931 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator | 14.16% | 52,927 |
| Enrollment Services Dean | 16.20% | 54,195 |
Similar funeral home director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficient Site Manager | 4.08% | 11,270 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Quarantine Officer | 11.66% | 55,931 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator | 14.16% | 52,927 |
| Enrollment Services Dean | 16.20% | 54,195 |
Foreign languages spoken by funeral home directors
- Hebrew, 100.0%
Funeral home director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hebrew | 100.0% |