SOC 39-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Embalmers — Louisiana
Louisiana
At $54,890, median pay for Embalmers in Louisiana tracks the national median of $58,780 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,890, median pay for Embalmers in Louisiana tracks the national median of $58,780 closely. Pay ranges from under $16,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $88,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,640 to $74,170.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Louisiana ranks number 20th out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 330th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,940 | −71.2% |
| 25th | $37,640 | −36.0% |
| Median (50th) | $54,890 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $74,170 | +26.2% |
| 90th | $88,610 | +50.7% |
| Mean | $57,530 | −2.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $54,890 goes as far as $62,234 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,234US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,890 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,940 to $88,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Embalmers in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $54,890, or $26.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,780, so pay in Louisiana is 6.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $88,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,940 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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