Embalmers

Occupation

$56,280

National Median Salary

$27.06

Median Hourly Wage

3,420

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$35,160

$46,160

$56,280

$64,760

$78,740

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+34.9%

10 Year Change

$41,720

2014 Median

$56,280

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Embalmers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	$58,330	30
Educational Services	$58,330	30
Death Care Services	$56,230	3,340
Personal and Laundry Services	$56,230	3,340

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Top Paying States for Embalmers

State	Annual Median	Employment
Nebraska	$102,300	30
Ohio	$76,180	90
New York	$68,200	40
North Carolina	$65,630	—
Washington	$64,480	30

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services Death Care Services Personal and Laundry Services