Morgue attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Morgue attendant gender statistics
55.8% of morgue attendants are women and 44.2% of morgue attendants are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
Morgue attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
Morgue attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,288
Female income
$29,215
Morgue attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in morgue attendant positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of morgue attendants are female.
Morgue attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2011 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2012 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
| 2013 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
| 2014 | 40.99% | 59.01% |
| 2015 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2016 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2017 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2018 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2019 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2020 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
| 2021 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
Morgue attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared morgue attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Morgue Attendant | 44% | 56% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Morgue attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among morgue attendants is White, which makes up 53.1% of all morgue attendants. Comparatively, 25.1% of morgue attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of morgue attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 53.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.1%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Morgue attendant race
| Morgue attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Morgue attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how morgue attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Morgue attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.44% | 10.78% | 4.66% | 22.45% |
| 2011 | 59.35% | 11.03% | 4.58% | 22.34% |
| 2012 | 58.03% | 11.74% | 4.40% | 22.73% |
| 2013 | 58.89% | 11.32% | 4.70% | 22.61% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 10.82% | 4.30% | 23.31% |
| 2015 | 58.21% | 11.43% | 4.26% | 23.66% |
| 2016 | 56.96% | 9.97% | 5.03% | 24.68% |
| 2017 | 57.03% | 9.66% | 5.66% | 24.68% |
| 2018 | 55.99% | 10.17% | 5.05% | 25.56% |
| 2019 | 58.09% | 9.49% | 5.83% | 23.26% |
| 2020 | 56.32% | 9.63% | 6.37% | 23.10% |
| 2021 | 53.07% | 9.93% | 6.85% | 25.14% |
Morgue attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian morgue attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White morgue attendants have the lowest average salary at $29,881.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,416 |
| White | $29,881 |
| Black or African American | $30,253 |
| Asian | $30,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,062 |
Average morgue attendant age
See how the average age of morgue attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Morgue attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Morgue attendant age breakdown
The average age of morgue attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the morgue attendant population.
Morgue attendant age breakdown
| Morgue Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Morgue attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for morgue attendants is bachelor's degree, with 45% of morgue attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Morgue attendants by degree level
| Morgue attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Morgue attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, morgue attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,330 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, morgue attendants earn a median annual income of $30,663 compared to $30,527 for morgue attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,330 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,663 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,527 |
Morgue attendant employment statistics
Company size where morgue attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where morgue attendants work.
Morgue attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Morgue attendant turnover and employment statistics
Morgue attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for morgue attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Morgue attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Morgue attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average morgue attendant tenure
The average morgue attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 morgue attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Morgue attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Morgue attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of morgue attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Teacher | 4.40% | 122,650 |
| Morgue Attendant | 5.81% | - |
| Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time | 7.76% | 16,948 |
| Medical Transcriber | 8.65% | 44,502 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Similar morgue attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Teacher | 4.40% | 122,650 |
| Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time | 7.76% | 16,948 |
| Medical Transcriber | 8.65% | 44,502 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by morgue attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Morgue attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |