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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

6.8/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
19%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
9%
by 2031
WAGES
$48,950
or $23.53 hourly
VOLUME
24,700
as of 2021
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What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 19% (No worries)

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Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
Social Perceptiveness
Negotiation
Originality
Persuasion
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What do you think the risk of automation is?

How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?

How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers' job openings is expected to rise 9% by 2031
'Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers' was $48,950, or $23.53 hourly
'Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers' are paid 7.0% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers?

As of 2021 there were 24,700 people employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers within the United States.
This represents around 0.02% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 5 thousand people are employed as Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers.

Job description

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.

SOC Code: 39-4031.00

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