Top 15 cities for embalmers by average salary
| Washington, DC | $72,220 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $68,910 |
| Columbia, SC | $64,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,350 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,350 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,710 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,590 |
| Providence, RI | $59,590 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,370 |
| Miami, FL | $58,100 |
| Portland, OR | $58,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,660 |
| Houston, TX | $57,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,850 |
| Denver, CO | $56,160 |
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Embalmers salary by state
Ohio pays embalmers the most statewide, $66,900 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $72,220 | $72,220 |
| Ohio | $66,900 | $71,550 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $63,960 | $63,160 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $63,340 | $63,810 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $63,310 | $69,950 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $63,240 | $61,730 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $62,550 | $68,550 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $62,550 | $60,060 | 520 | 5 | $68,910 | $56,850 |
| Missouri | $62,480 | $66,490 | 160 | 1 | $63,350 | $63,350 |
| Mississippi | $62,320 | $58,900 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $61,580 | $61,820 | 140 | 1 | $64,270 | $64,270 |
| Indiana | $61,270 | $62,400 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $61,230 | $60,310 | 40 | 1 | $59,590 | $59,590 |
| Washington | $60,880 | $50,610 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $60,540 | $58,250 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $57,530 | $54,890 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $56,780 | $57,100 | 70 | 1 | $56,160 | $56,160 |
| Massachusetts | $56,660 | $54,320 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $56,600 | $57,170 | 70 | 1 | $58,020 | $58,020 |
| Georgia | $56,440 | $55,000 | 50 | 1 | $55,680 | $55,680 |
| Tennessee | $55,910 | $55,170 | 180 | 1 | $60,710 | $60,710 |
| Florida | $55,570 | $60,170 | 300 | 2 | $58,100 | $54,720 |
| Texas | $55,260 | $57,350 | 680 | 2 | $58,370 | $57,320 |
| Alabama | $55,040 | $53,080 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $54,860 | $54,060 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $51,670 | $49,860 | 280 | 1 | $47,100 | $47,100 |
| Iowa | $50,200 | $39,490 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $47,110 | $49,120 | 90 | 1 | $48,090 | $48,090 |
| New Mexico | $43,280 | $45,340 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Embalmers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $72,220 | $73,450 | $34.72 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,910 | $60,890 | $33.13 | 70 |
| Columbia, SC | $64,270 | $61,880 | $30.90 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,350 | $61,570 | $30.46 | 210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,350 | $63,130 | $30.46 | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,710 | $56,980 | $29.19 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,590 | $58,930 | $28.65 | 30 |
| Providence, RI | $59,590 | $60,140 | $28.65 | 50 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,370 | $58,470 | $28.06 | 180 |
| Miami, FL | $58,100 | $61,680 | $27.93 | 80 |
| Portland, OR | $58,020 | $58,170 | $27.90 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,660 | $54,850 | $27.72 | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $57,320 | $58,490 | $27.56 | 160 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,850 | $55,380 | $27.33 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $56,160 | $45,300 | $27.00 | 30 |
| Atlanta, GA | $55,680 | $55,000 | $26.77 | 40 |
| Tampa, FL | $54,720 | $60,300 | $26.31 | 50 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,090 | $49,120 | $23.12 | 40 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,100 | $45,740 | $22.64 | 80 |
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Embalmers salary: questions
Where do embalmers make the most money?
In Washington, DC, with an average of $72,220 a year, among the 19 metro areas we cover.
What is the average embalmers salary in the U.S.?
$58,390 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $58,780, so half of embalmers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should embalmers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of embalmers nationwide earn between $48,010 (25th percentile) and $66,130 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays embalmers the most?
Ohio, with a statewide average of $66,900 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is embalmers pay the lowest?
Louisville, KY, at $47,100 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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