Embalmers salary in the United States
$38,310
10th
$48,010
25th
$58,780
Median
$66,130
75th
$77,570
90th
National median
$58,780
2025 OEWS
Mean
$58,390
Hourly median
$28.26
Employment
3,890
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $73,450 | 40 |
| OH | $71,550 | 80 |
| PA | $69,950 | 50 |
| NC | $68,550 | 70 |
| MO | $66,490 | 160 |
| VA | $63,810 | 120 |
| KS | $63,160 | 120 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,130 | 60 |
| IN | $62,400 | — |
| Columbia, SC | $61,880 | 30 |
| SC | $61,820 | 140 |
| IL | $61,730 | 60 |
| Miami, FL | $61,680 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,570 | 210 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,890 | 70 |
| RI | $60,310 | 40 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,300 | 50 |
| FL | $60,170 | 300 |
| Providence, RI | $60,140 | 50 |
| CA | $60,060 | 520 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,930 | 30 |
| MS | $58,900 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $58,490 | 160 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,470 | 180 |
| AR | $58,250 | 90 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.