Grave digger demographics and statistics in the US
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Grave digger gender statistics
7.3% of grave diggers are women and 92.7% of grave diggers are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Grave digger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Grave digger gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,362
Female income
$40,486
Grave digger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grave digger positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of grave diggers are female.
Grave digger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 94.20% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2015 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2016 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2017 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2020 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
Grave digger related jobs gender ratio
We compared grave diggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Grave Digger | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Grave digger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grave diggers is White, which makes up 60.2% of all grave diggers. Comparatively, 14.4% of grave diggers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of grave diggers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Grave digger race
| Grave digger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Grave digger race and ethnicity over time
See how grave digger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grave digger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.59% | 13.26% | 3.80% | 10.69% |
| 2011 | 67.72% | 14.70% | 3.84% | 10.73% |
| 2012 | 68.60% | 14.01% | 3.77% | 10.69% |
| 2013 | 68.88% | 13.46% | 3.90% | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 14.14% | 3.94% | 11.36% |
| 2015 | 67.00% | 13.68% | 3.93% | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 67.15% | 13.47% | 4.03% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 66.79% | 13.27% | 4.45% | 12.24% |
| 2018 | 67.89% | 13.08% | 4.17% | 11.58% |
| 2019 | 66.45% | 13.33% | 4.39% | 12.54% |
| 2020 | 62.70% | 14.29% | 4.96% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 60.20% | 13.81% | 5.43% | 14.44% |
Grave digger wage gap by race
According to our data, white grave diggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grave diggers have the lowest average salary at $44,710.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,024 |
| White | $47,961 |
| Black or African American | $44,710 |
| Asian | $46,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,714 |
Average grave digger age
See how the average age of grave diggers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Grave digger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Grave digger age breakdown
The average age of grave diggers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the grave digger population.
Grave digger age breakdown
| Grave Digger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Grave digger educational attainment
The most common degree for grave diggers is high school diploma, with 62% of grave diggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Grave diggers by degree level
| Grave digger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Grave digger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grave diggers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,221 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, grave diggers earn a median annual income of $47,321 compared to $45,689 for grave diggers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,689 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,321 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,221 |
Grave digger employment statistics
Most grave diggers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where grave diggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grave diggers work.
Grave digger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Grave digger jobs by company type
Employees with the grave digger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grave diggers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Grave digger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 14% |
Grave digger jobs by industry
The most common industries for grave diggers are government, retail and professional.
Grave digger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Grave digger turnover and employment statistics
Grave digger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grave diggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grave digger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grave digger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average grave digger tenure
The average grave digger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 grave diggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Grave digger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Grave digger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grave diggers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Operator | 1.94% | 39,211 |
| Driver/Material Handler | 3.85% | 198,718 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Harness Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,591 |
| Grave Digger | 4.67% | - |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Similar grave digger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Operator | 1.94% | 39,211 |
| Driver/Material Handler | 3.85% | 198,718 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Harness Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,591 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by grave diggers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Grave digger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |