Morgue technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Morgue technician gender statistics
68.6% of morgue technicians are women and 31.4% of morgue technicians are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Morgue technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Morgue technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,095
Female income
$39,172
Morgue technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in morgue technician positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of morgue technicians are female.
Morgue technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.03% | 77.97% |
| 2011 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2012 | 27.17% | 72.83% |
| 2013 | 28.56% | 71.44% |
| 2014 | 28.68% | 71.32% |
| 2015 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
| 2016 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
| 2017 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2018 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2019 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2020 | 31.44% | 68.56% |
| 2021 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
Morgue technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared morgue technicians 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 Technician | 31% | 69% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Morgue technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among morgue technicians is White, which makes up 53.1% of all morgue technicians. Comparatively, 25.1% of morgue technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of morgue technicians 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 technician race
| Morgue technician 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 technician race and ethnicity over time
See how morgue technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Morgue technician 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 technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian morgue technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White morgue technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,363.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,326 |
| White | $40,363 |
| Black or African American | $41,032 |
| Asian | $42,089 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,689 |
Average morgue technician age
See how the average age of morgue technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Morgue technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of morgue technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the morgue technician population.
Morgue technician age breakdown
| Morgue Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Morgue technician educational attainment
The most common degree for morgue technicians is bachelor's degree, with 46% of morgue technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 31%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Morgue technicians by degree level
| Morgue technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Morgue technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, morgue technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,667 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, morgue technicians earn a median annual income of $41,773 compared to $41,526 for morgue technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,667 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,773 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,526 |
Morgue technician employment statistics
Company size where morgue technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where morgue technicians work.
Morgue technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Morgue technician jobs by company type
Employees with the morgue technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most morgue technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Morgue technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 30% |
Morgue technician turnover and employment statistics
Morgue technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for morgue technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Morgue technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Morgue technician 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 technician tenure
The average morgue technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 morgue technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Morgue technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Morgue technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of morgue technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical Dentist Assistant | 4.40% | 18,920 |
| Morgue Technician | 5.81% | - |
| Research Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 55,049 |
| Senior Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 44,673 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Therapeutic Massage Technician | 13.02% | 18,351 |
Similar morgue technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical Dentist Assistant | 4.40% | 18,920 |
| Research Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 55,049 |
| Senior Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 44,673 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Therapeutic Massage Technician | 13.02% | 18,351 |
Foreign languages spoken by morgue technicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Morgue technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |