Licensed funeral director demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed funeral director demographics by:
Licensed funeral director gender statistics
41.8% of licensed funeral directors are women and 58.2% of licensed funeral directors are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Licensed funeral director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Licensed funeral director gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,718
Female income
$40,681
Licensed funeral director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed funeral director positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of licensed funeral directors are female.
Licensed funeral director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2011 | 69.16% | 30.84% |
| 2012 | 70.64% | 29.36% |
| 2013 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2014 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2015 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2016 | 66.46% | 33.54% |
| 2017 | 67.80% | 32.20% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2019 | 58.24% | 41.76% |
| 2020 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2021 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
Licensed funeral director related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Funeral Director | 58% | 42% |
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Licensed funeral director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed funeral directors is White, which makes up 77.4% of all licensed funeral directors. Comparatively, 11.5% of licensed funeral directors are Black or African American and 6.6% of licensed funeral directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 77.4%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Licensed funeral director race
| Licensed funeral director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Licensed funeral director race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed funeral director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed funeral director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.24% | 10.80% | 0.29% | 5.48% |
| 2011 | 79.23% | 13.15% | 0.96% | 5.16% |
| 2012 | 79.44% | 10.68% | 1.89% | 6.41% |
| 2013 | 83.64% | 11.02% | 0.70% | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 79.88% | 11.93% | 1.09% | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 78.98% | 11.97% | 1.20% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 79.25% | 11.89% | 0.90% | 5.51% |
| 2017 | 80.24% | 10.88% | 0.48% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 76.77% | 13.03% | 1.33% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 77.58% | 9.80% | 2.20% | 8.31% |
| 2020 | 75.04% | 13.72% | 0.99% | 6.43% |
| 2021 | 77.39% | 11.46% | 1.76% | 6.60% |
Licensed funeral director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,444 |
| White | $39,430 |
| Black or African American | $37,945 |
| Asian | $50,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,874 |
Licensed funeral director age breakdown
The average age of licensed funeral directors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the licensed funeral director population.
Licensed funeral director age breakdown
| Licensed Funeral Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Licensed funeral director educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed funeral directors is associate degree, with 52% of licensed funeral directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 37% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Licensed funeral directors by degree level
| Licensed funeral director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Licensed funeral director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,411 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,600 |
Licensed funeral director employment statistics
Company size where licensed funeral directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed funeral directors work.
Licensed funeral director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Licensed funeral director jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed funeral directors are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Licensed funeral director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Licensed funeral director turnover and employment statistics
Licensed funeral director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed funeral directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed funeral director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed funeral director 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 tenure
The average licensed funeral director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 370 licensed funeral directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed funeral director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Licensed funeral director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed funeral 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Licensed Funeral Director | 8.92% | - |
| Dog Bather | 10.47% | 56,991 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
Similar licensed funeral director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Dog Bather | 10.47% | 56,991 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed funeral directors
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Licensed funeral director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
