Funeral home manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Funeral home manager demographics by:
Funeral home manager gender statistics
30.8% of funeral home managers are women and 69.2% of funeral home managers are men.
- Male, 69.2%
- Female, 30.8%
Funeral home manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
Funeral home manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,382
Female income
$65,234
Funeral home manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in funeral home manager positions over time. Currently, 30.8% of funeral home managers are female.
Funeral home manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2011 | 73.61% | 26.39% |
| 2012 | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| 2013 | 73.80% | 26.20% |
| 2014 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2015 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2016 | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 2017 | 71.67% | 28.33% |
| 2018 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2020 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2021 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
Funeral home manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared funeral home managers 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 Manager | 69% | 31% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Funeral home manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among funeral home managers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all funeral home managers. Comparatively, 12.9% of funeral home managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of funeral home managers are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Funeral home manager race
| Funeral home manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Funeral home manager race and ethnicity over time
See how funeral home manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Funeral home manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 7.44% | 6.63% | 10.29% |
| 2011 | 73.73% | 7.50% | 6.59% | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 72.83% | 7.50% | 6.91% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 72.77% | 7.20% | 7.38% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 71.87% | 7.44% | 7.44% | 10.86% |
| 2015 | 71.27% | 7.59% | 7.70% | 11.05% |
| 2016 | 71.25% | 7.37% | 7.72% | 11.05% |
| 2017 | 70.33% | 7.38% | 8.31% | 11.37% |
| 2018 | 70.47% | 7.34% | 7.92% | 11.63% |
| 2019 | 70.01% | 7.11% | 7.97% | 12.28% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 7.49% | 8.15% | 12.45% |
| 2021 | 65.25% | 7.79% | 8.66% | 12.91% |
Funeral home manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian funeral home managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american funeral home managers have the lowest average salary at $68,218.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,785 |
| White | $72,466 |
| Black or African American | $68,218 |
| Asian | $80,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,476 |
Average funeral home manager age
See how the average age of funeral home managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Funeral home manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of funeral home managers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the funeral home manager population.
Funeral home manager age breakdown
| Funeral Home Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Funeral home manager educational attainment
The most common degree for funeral home managers is associate degree, with 45% of funeral home managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Funeral home managers by degree level
| Funeral home manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Funeral home manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, funeral home managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $96,570 annually. With a Master's degree, funeral home managers earn a median annual income of $89,991 compared to $79,245 for funeral home managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,991 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,220 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,245 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,570 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,639 |
Funeral home manager employment statistics
Company size where funeral home managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where funeral home managers work.
Funeral home manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Funeral home manager turnover and employment statistics
Funeral home manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for funeral home managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Funeral home manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Funeral home manager 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 manager tenure
The average funeral home manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 funeral home managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Funeral home manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Funeral home manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of funeral home managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Assistant | 4.08% | 88,241 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | - |
| Community Assistant/Leasing Agent | 11.54% | 43,582 |
| Medical Director, Occupational Health | 11.66% | 129,839 |
| Nonprofit Manager | 14.16% | 3,024 |
| Upward Bound Director | 16.20% | 5,341 |
Similar funeral home manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Assistant | 4.08% | 88,241 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Community Assistant/Leasing Agent | 11.54% | 43,582 |
| Medical Director, Occupational Health | 11.66% | 129,839 |
| Nonprofit Manager | 14.16% | 3,024 |
| Upward Bound Director | 16.20% | 5,341 |
Foreign languages spoken by funeral home managers
The most common foreign language among funeral home managers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Funeral home manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |