Mortician demographics and statistics in the US
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Mortician gender statistics
38.8% of morticians are women and 61.2% of morticians are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Mortician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Mortician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,437
Female income
$56,320
Mortician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mortician positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of morticians are female.
Mortician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2011 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2012 | 73.17% | 26.83% |
| 2013 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 2014 | 68.47% | 31.53% |
| 2015 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2016 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2017 | 70.47% | 29.53% |
| 2018 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2019 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2020 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2021 | 61.18% | 38.82% |
Mortician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mortician | 61% | 39% |
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Mortician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among morticians is White, which makes up 77.0% of all morticians. Comparatively, 11.6% of morticians are Black or African American and 6.8% of morticians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 77.0%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mortician race
| Mortician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mortician race and ethnicity over time
See how mortician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mortician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.85% | 10.94% | 0.30% | 5.68% |
| 2011 | 78.84% | 13.29% | 0.98% | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 79.05% | 10.81% | 1.90% | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 83.25% | 11.16% | 0.71% | 4.26% |
| 2014 | 79.49% | 12.06% | 1.10% | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 78.59% | 12.11% | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| 2016 | 78.87% | 12.02% | 0.92% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 79.85% | 11.02% | 0.50% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 76.38% | 13.17% | 1.34% | 6.81% |
| 2019 | 77.19% | 9.94% | 2.21% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | 74.66% | 13.85% | 1.01% | 6.63% |
| 2021 | 77.01% | 11.59% | 1.77% | 6.80% |
Mortician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian morticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american morticians have the lowest average salary at $47,940.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,410 |
| White | $52,393 |
| Black or African American | $47,940 |
| Asian | $91,001 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,700 |
Mortician age breakdown
The average age of morticians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the mortician population.
Mortician age breakdown
| Mortician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Mortician educational attainment
The most common degree for morticians is associate degree, with 33% of morticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Morticians by degree level
| Mortician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mortician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, morticians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,305 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, morticians earn a median annual income of $57,804 compared to $46,391 for morticians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,391 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,804 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,305 |
Mortician employment statistics
Most morticians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where morticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where morticians work.
Mortician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Mortician jobs by company type
Employees with the mortician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most morticians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Mortician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 14% |
Mortician jobs by industry
The most common industries for morticians are professional, government and health care.
Mortician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 23% |
| Government | 14% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Mortician turnover and employment statistics
Mortician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for morticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mortician unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 mortician tenure
The average mortician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 morticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Mortician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Mortician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Mortician | 8.92% | - |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 76,324 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
Similar mortician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 76,324 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
Foreign languages spoken by morticians
The most common foreign language among morticians is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- French, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Mortician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |