Embalmers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $58,780 · Median hourly: $28.26 · Employment: 3,890
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 |
| 25th | $48,010 | $23.08 |
| Median | $58,780 | $28.26 |
| 75th | $66,130 | $31.80 |
| 90th | $77,570 | $37.29 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-4011
- Total U.S. employment: 3,890
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $58,390 sits 0.7% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Embalmers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,080 | $25.52 | -9.7% | 90 |
| Arkansas | $58,250 | $28.01 | -0.9% | 90 |
| California | $60,060 | $28.87 | +2.2% | 520 |
| Colorado | $57,100 | $27.45 | -2.9% | 70 |
| Florida | $60,170 | $28.93 | +2.4% | 300 |
| Georgia | $55,000 | $26.44 | -6.4% | 50 |
| Illinois | $61,730 | $29.68 | +5.0% | 60 |
| Indiana | $62,400 | $30.00 | +6.2% | 0 |
| Iowa | $39,490 | $18.99 | -32.8% | 0 |
| Kansas | $63,160 | $30.37 | +7.5% | 120 |
| Kentucky | $49,860 | $23.97 | -15.2% | 280 |
| Louisiana | $54,890 | $26.39 | -6.6% | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $54,320 | $26.12 | -7.6% | 100 |
| Mississippi | $58,900 | $28.32 | +0.2% | 40 |
| Missouri | $66,490 | $31.97 | +13.1% | 160 |
| New Mexico | $45,340 | $21.80 | -22.9% | 30 |
| North Carolina | $68,550 | $32.96 | +16.6% | 70 |
| Ohio | $71,550 | $34.40 | +21.7% | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $49,120 | $23.62 | -16.4% | 90 |
| Oregon | $57,170 | $27.48 | -2.7% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,950 | $33.63 | +19.0% | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $60,310 | $28.99 | +2.6% | 40 |
| South Carolina | $61,820 | $29.72 | +5.2% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $55,170 | $26.52 | -6.1% | 180 |
| Texas | $57,350 | $27.57 | -2.4% | 680 |
| Virginia | $63,810 | $30.68 | +8.6% | 120 |
| Washington | $50,610 | $24.33 | -13.9% | 40 |
| West Virginia | $54,060 | $25.99 | -8.0% | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for embalmers?
The median annual wage for embalmers is $58,780 ($28.26 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays embalmers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many embalmers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 3,890 embalmers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do embalmers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.26. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.