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What is an offbearer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an offbearer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.79 an hour? That's $51,553 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 358,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreOffbearerUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,553

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.7

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 2.34%

Asian 8.14%

Black or African American 3.98%

Hispanic or Latino 9.46%

Unknown 5.73%

White 70.35%

Gender

female 39.13%

male 60.87%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
4.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.8

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an offbearer

  1. Explore offbearer education requirements

    Most common offbearer degrees

    High School Diploma

    66.7 %

    Diploma

    12.1 %

    Certificate

    9.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific offbearer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Machine Adjustments100.00%
  3. Complete relevant offbearer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New offbearers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an offbearer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real offbearer resumes.
  4. Research offbearer duties and responsibilities

    • Follow all ESD rules and work instructions.
    • Follow all ESD rules and work instructions.
  5. Apply for offbearer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an offbearer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average offbearer salary

The average offbearer salary in the United States is $51,553 per year or $25 per hour. Offbearer salaries range between $24,000 and $109,000 per year.

Average offbearer salary
$51,553 Yearly
$24.79 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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