Licensed funeral director and embalmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed funeral director and embalmer demographics by:
Licensed funeral director and embalmer gender statistics
42.1% of licensed funeral directors and embalmer are women and 57.9% of licensed funeral directors and embalmer are men.
- Male, 57.9%
- Female, 42.1%
Licensed funeral director and embalmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.9% |
| Female | 42.1% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,052
Female income
$41,013
Licensed funeral director and embalmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed funeral director and embalmer positions over time. Currently, 42.1% of licensed funeral directors and embalmer are female.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.23% | 26.77% |
| 2011 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2012 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2013 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2014 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
| 2015 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2016 | 66.25% | 33.75% |
| 2017 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2018 | 59.89% | 40.11% |
| 2019 | 58.01% | 41.99% |
| 2020 | 57.38% | 42.62% |
| 2021 | 57.93% | 42.07% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Funeral Director And Embalmer | 58% | 42% |
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Licensed funeral director and embalmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed funeral directors and embalmer is White, which makes up 76.5% of all licensed funeral directors and embalmer. Comparatively, 12.7% of licensed funeral directors and embalmer are Black or African American and 6.3% of licensed funeral directors and embalmer are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.5%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Licensed funeral director and embalmer race
| Licensed funeral director and embalmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed funeral director and embalmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.38% | 12.04% | 0.26% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 78.37% | 14.40% | 0.94% | 4.84% |
| 2012 | 78.59% | 11.92% | 1.86% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 82.79% | 12.26% | 0.67% | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 79.02% | 13.17% | 1.07% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 78.12% | 13.21% | 1.18% | 5.34% |
| 2016 | 78.40% | 13.13% | 0.88% | 5.19% |
| 2017 | 79.39% | 12.12% | 0.46% | 6.29% |
| 2018 | 75.92% | 14.28% | 1.31% | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 76.73% | 11.04% | 2.18% | 8.00% |
| 2020 | 74.19% | 14.96% | 0.97% | 6.11% |
| 2021 | 76.54% | 12.70% | 1.74% | 6.28% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian licensed funeral directors and embalmer have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american licensed funeral directors and embalmer have the lowest average salary at $38,073.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,608 |
| White | $39,667 |
| Black or African American | $38,073 |
| Asian | $51,182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,070 |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer age breakdown
The average age of licensed funeral directors and embalmer is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the licensed funeral director and embalmer population.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer age breakdown
| Licensed Funeral Director And Embalmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed funeral directors and embalmer is associate degree, with 54% of licensed funeral directors and embalmer earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Licensed funeral directors and embalmer by degree level
| Licensed funeral director and embalmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Licensed funeral director and embalmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed funeral directors and embalmer with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,003 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, licensed funeral directors and embalmer earn a median annual income of $41,509 compared to $37,501 for licensed funeral directors and embalmer with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,501 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,509 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,003 |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer employment statistics
Company size where licensed funeral directors and embalmer work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed funeral directors and embalmer work.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed funeral directors and embalmer are professional, manufacturing and health care.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer turnover and employment statistics
Licensed funeral director and embalmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed funeral directors and embalmer between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed funeral director and embalmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.15% |
| 2014 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average licensed funeral director and embalmer tenure
The average licensed funeral director and embalmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 373 licensed funeral directors and embalmer resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed funeral director and embalmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Licensed funeral director and embalmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed funeral directors and embalmer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Licensed Funeral Director And Embalmer | 8.92% | - |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Horse Trainer | 10.68% | 20,881 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
Similar licensed funeral director and embalmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Horse Trainer | 10.68% | 20,881 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed funeral directors and embalmer
The most common foreign language among licensed funeral directors and embalmer is Polish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Polish, 33.3%
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Licensed funeral director and embalmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 33.3% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
