SOC 394011

Embalmers

Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.

National Median

$56,280

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$56,280

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,160

Experienced (90th pct)

$78,740

Total Employed

3,420

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,160 - $46,160
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,160 - $64,760
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$64,760 - $78,740

Highest Paying Locations for Embalmers

Nebraska

$102,300

+81.8% vs national

Ohio

$76,180

+35.4% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$68,330

+21.4% vs national

New York

$68,200

+21.2% vs national

North Carolina

$65,630

+16.6% vs national

Embalmers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 39 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Nebraska	$102,300	30
Ohio	$76,180	90
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$68,330	30
New York	$68,200	40
North Carolina	$65,630	N/A
Washington	$64,480	30
Georgia	$62,840	60
South Carolina	$60,480	100
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$60,390	150
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$60,350	50
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$60,250	30
Kansas City, MO-KS	$60,140	50
California	$60,040	360
Tennessee	$60,000	110
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$58,820	80
Colorado	$57,890	90
Kansas	$56,930	130
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$56,700	50
Mississippi	$56,490	60
Virginia	$55,800	150
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$55,540	130
Florida	$54,610	300
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$54,330	60
Richmond, VA	$53,320	30
Louisiana	$52,830	240
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$51,650	30
Texas	$50,420	510
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$49,970	140
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$49,360	50
West Virginia	$49,030	70
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$48,810	60
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$48,470	40
Oregon	$48,090	90
Kentucky	$47,450	290
Missouri	$47,240	90
Iowa	$46,950	N/A
Oklahoma	$44,420	60
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$37,620	40
Arkansas	$34,660	60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Embalmers?

The national median annual salary for Embalmers is $56,280, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Embalmerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Embalmerss is Nebraska, with a median salary of $102,300.

How much can an experienced Embalmers make?

Top-earning Embalmerss (90th percentile) make $78,740 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.