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Gravedigger
Prepare and maintain burial sites with precision while ensuring compliance with safety standards and respecting the dignity of the deceased.
28 000 – 60 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
High school diploma or equivalent
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Weeks to Months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Weeks to Months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
28 000 – 35 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
45 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry generally requires a high school diploma and physical capability; prior experience in related fields is beneficial.
Training — United States
Training typically involves learning on the job with some safety and equipment operation courses.
The job market — United States
Employment is steady, primarily in cemeteries and funeral service providers; demand correlates with population and death rates.
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