Licensed mortician demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed mortician gender statistics
47.6% of licensed morticians are women and 52.4% of licensed morticians are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Licensed mortician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Licensed mortician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,368
Female income
$55,257
Licensed mortician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed mortician positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of licensed morticians are female.
Licensed mortician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2011 | 63.96% | 36.04% |
| 2012 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2013 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2014 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
| 2015 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2016 | 61.06% | 38.94% |
| 2017 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2018 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2019 | 52.46% | 47.54% |
| 2020 | 51.82% | 48.18% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
Licensed mortician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Mortician | 52% | 48% |
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Licensed mortician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed morticians is White, which makes up 82.1% of all licensed morticians. Comparatively, 8.2% of licensed morticians are Black or African American and 5.4% of licensed morticians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 82.1%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.4%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Licensed mortician race
| Licensed mortician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Licensed mortician race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed mortician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed mortician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.97% | 7.54% | 0.20% | 4.28% |
| 2011 | 83.96% | 9.89% | 0.88% | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 84.17% | 7.41% | 1.80% | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 88.37% | 7.76% | 0.61% | 2.86% |
| 2014 | 84.60% | 8.66% | 1.01% | 3.83% |
| 2015 | 83.71% | 8.71% | 1.12% | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 83.98% | 8.62% | 0.82% | 4.31% |
| 2017 | 84.97% | 7.62% | 0.40% | 5.41% |
| 2018 | 81.50% | 9.77% | 1.25% | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 82.31% | 6.54% | 2.12% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 79.77% | 10.45% | 0.91% | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 82.12% | 8.19% | 1.68% | 5.40% |
Licensed mortician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian licensed morticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american licensed morticians have the lowest average salary at $47,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,726 |
| White | $51,550 |
| Black or African American | $47,332 |
| Asian | $87,623 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,948 |
Licensed mortician age breakdown
The average age of licensed morticians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the licensed mortician population.
Licensed mortician age breakdown
| Licensed Mortician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Licensed mortician educational attainment
- Associate, 64%
- Bachelor's, 36%
Licensed morticians by degree level
| Licensed mortician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
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Licensed mortician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed morticians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $58,068 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, licensed morticians earn a median annual income of $56,656 compared to $45,863 for licensed morticians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,656 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,068 |
Licensed mortician turnover and employment statistics
Licensed mortician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed morticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed mortician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed mortician 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 mortician tenure
The average licensed mortician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 licensed morticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed mortician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Licensed mortician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed morticians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Licensed Mortician | 8.92% | - |
| Dog Groomer | 10.47% | 57,203 |
| Horse Trainer | 10.68% | 20,881 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
Similar licensed mortician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Dog Groomer | 10.47% | 57,203 |
| Horse Trainer | 10.68% | 20,881 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |