SOC 39-4011 · May 2025 · United States
Embalmers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$58,780 /year
The median wage for Embalmers across the United States is $58,780 per year, measured over 3,890 jobs. The highest state median is in Ohio, at $71,550.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Embalmers
Pay for this occupation varies by 81.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Ohio pays $71,550 and Iowa pays $39,490.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $71,550 | 80 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $69,950 | 50 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | $68,550 | 70 | |
| 4 | Missouri | $66,490 | 160 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $63,810 | 120 | |
| 6 | Kansas | $63,160 | 120 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $62,400 | — | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $61,820 | 140 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $61,730 | 60 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $60,310 | 40 |
States with the most Embalmers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 680 | $57,350 | |
| 2 | California | 520 | $60,060 | |
| 3 | Florida | 300 | $60,170 | |
| 4 | Kentucky | 280 | $49,860 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | 180 | $55,170 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 160 | $66,490 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | 150 | $54,890 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | 140 | $61,820 | |
| 9 | Kansas | 120 | $63,160 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 120 | $63,810 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $73,450 | 40 |
| 2 | St. Louis | $63,130 | 60 |
| 3 | Columbia | $61,880 | 30 |
| 4 | Miami | $61,680 | 80 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $61,570 | 210 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $60,890 | 70 |
| 7 | Tampa | $60,300 | 50 |
| 8 | Providence | $60,140 | 50 |
| 9 | Sacramento | $58,930 | 30 |
| 10 | Houston | $58,490 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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