Funeral service manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Funeral service manager demographics by:
Funeral service manager gender statistics
16.7% of funeral service managers are women and 83.3% of funeral service managers are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Funeral service manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Funeral service manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,660
Female income
$65,568
Funeral service manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in funeral service manager positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of funeral service managers are female.
Funeral service manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2011 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2013 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2015 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2016 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 84.90% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2019 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2020 | 84.05% | 15.95% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Funeral service manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared funeral service 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 Service Manager | 83% | 17% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Funeral service manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among funeral service managers is White, which makes up 72.5% of all funeral service managers. Comparatively, 9.6% of funeral service managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of funeral service managers are Asian.
- White, 72.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Funeral service manager race
| Funeral service manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Funeral service manager race and ethnicity over time
See how funeral service manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Funeral service manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.71% | 5.59% | 4.79% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 5.66% | 4.74% | 6.59% |
| 2012 | 80.04% | 5.66% | 5.06% | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 79.98% | 5.35% | 5.54% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 79.08% | 5.59% | 5.60% | 7.52% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 5.75% | 5.85% | 7.71% |
| 2016 | 78.46% | 5.52% | 5.87% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 77.54% | 5.54% | 6.46% | 8.03% |
| 2018 | 77.68% | 5.50% | 6.08% | 8.29% |
| 2019 | 77.22% | 5.26% | 6.12% | 8.94% |
| 2020 | 74.44% | 5.64% | 6.31% | 9.11% |
| 2021 | 72.46% | 5.95% | 6.82% | 9.57% |
Funeral service manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian funeral service managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american funeral service managers have the lowest average salary at $67,712.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,535 |
| White | $70,719 |
| Black or African American | $67,712 |
| Asian | $76,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,317 |
Average funeral service manager age
See how the average age of funeral service managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Funeral service 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 service manager age breakdown
The average age of funeral service managers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the funeral service manager population.
Funeral service manager age breakdown
| Funeral Service Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Funeral service manager educational attainment
The most common degree for funeral service managers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of funeral service managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 6%
Funeral service managers by degree level
| Funeral service manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
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Funeral service manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, funeral service managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,944 annually. With a Master's degree, funeral service managers earn a median annual income of $82,641 compared to $75,418 for funeral service managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,641 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,418 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,944 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,411 |
Funeral service manager turnover and employment statistics
Funeral service manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for funeral service managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Funeral service manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Funeral service 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 service manager tenure
The average funeral service manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 funeral service managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Funeral service manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 39% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Funeral service manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of funeral service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Area Superintendent | 4.08% | 31,923 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | - |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Assistant Manager Quality Management | 11.66% | 129,994 |
| Director Of Social Services | 14.16% | 86,154 |
| Wellness Coordinator | 16.20% | 23,186 |
Similar funeral service manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Area Superintendent | 4.08% | 31,923 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Assistant Manager Quality Management | 11.66% | 129,994 |
| Director Of Social Services | 14.16% | 86,154 |
| Wellness Coordinator | 16.20% | 23,186 |
Foreign languages spoken by funeral service managers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Funeral service manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |