SOC 39-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Embalmers — New Mexico
New Mexico
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $45,340 a year, trailing the national median of $58,780 by 22.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $45,340 a year, trailing the national median of $58,780 by 22.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,520 and $46,080. The lowest tenth earn under $38,080, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,030.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. New Mexico ranks number 27th out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 453rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | −35.2% |
| 25th | $39,520 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,340 | −22.9% |
| 75th | $46,080 | −21.6% |
| 90th | $47,030 | −20.0% |
| Mean | $43,280 | −26.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,340 goes as far as $49,176 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,176US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,340 a year, 22.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,080 to $47,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Embalmers in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $45,340, or $21.80 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 New Mexico is 22.9% 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 New Mexico earns more than $47,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,080 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 30 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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