Memorial counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Memorial counselor gender statistics
58.0% of memorial counselors are women and 42.0% of memorial counselors are men.
- Female, 58.0%
- Male, 42.0%
Memorial counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% |
| Male | 42.0% |
Memorial counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,336
Female income
$75,646
Memorial counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in memorial counselor positions over time. Currently, 58.0% of memorial counselors are female.
Memorial counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2011 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2012 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2013 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2014 | 40.39% | 59.61% |
| 2015 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2016 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2017 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2018 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2019 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2020 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2021 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
Memorial counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared memorial counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Memorial Counselor | 42% | 58% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Memorial counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among memorial counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all memorial counselors. Comparatively, 16.2% of memorial counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of memorial counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Memorial counselor race
| Memorial counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Memorial counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how memorial counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Memorial counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.73% | 7.76% | 4.49% | 14.08% |
| 2011 | 72.68% | 7.64% | 4.29% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 72.83% | 7.28% | 4.02% | 14.06% |
| 2013 | 71.81% | 7.59% | 4.27% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 71.78% | 7.00% | 4.41% | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 7.97% | 4.57% | 14.60% |
| 2016 | 72.32% | 7.17% | 4.05% | 14.42% |
| 2017 | 71.07% | 7.02% | 4.67% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 72.10% | 6.52% | 4.32% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 71.69% | 6.48% | 4.85% | 15.05% |
| 2020 | 68.80% | 6.89% | 5.23% | 14.86% |
| 2021 | 67.04% | 6.73% | 5.56% | 16.24% |
Memorial counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian memorial counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino memorial counselors have the lowest average salary at $77,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,095 |
| White | $84,650 |
| Black or African American | $77,995 |
| Asian | $89,296 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,240 |
Average memorial counselor age
See how the average age of memorial counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Memorial counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 40 |
Memorial counselor age breakdown
The average age of memorial counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the memorial counselor population.
Memorial counselor age breakdown
| Memorial Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Memorial counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for memorial counselors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of memorial counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Memorial counselors by degree level
| Memorial counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Memorial counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, memorial counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $109,628 annually. With a Doctorate degree, memorial counselors earn a median annual income of $101,102 compared to $96,634 for memorial counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,628 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,634 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,102 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,964 |
Memorial counselor employment statistics
Most memorial counselors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where memorial counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where memorial counselors work.
Memorial counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Memorial counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the memorial counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most memorial counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Memorial counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Memorial counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for memorial counselors are professional, manufacturing and health care.
Memorial counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Memorial counselor turnover and employment statistics
Memorial counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for memorial counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Memorial counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Memorial counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average memorial counselor tenure
The average memorial counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 memorial counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Memorial counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Memorial counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of memorial counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Counselor | 5.13% | - |
| Day Trader | 5.67% | 3,812 |
| Agent Assistant | 6.79% | 54,781 |
| Advertising Account Executive | 9.53% | 117,707 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Similar memorial counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Trader | 5.67% | 3,812 |
| Agent Assistant | 6.79% | 54,781 |
| Advertising Account Executive | 9.53% | 117,707 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by memorial counselors
- Spanish, 83.3%
- French, 16.7%
Memorial counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| French | 16.7% |