Embalmers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,190 or more. The middle half of embalmers in Washington earn between $63,210 and $82,380.
- $54K10th
- $63K25th
- $73KMedian
- $82K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,220 | $6,018 | $34.72 |
| Median | $73,450 | $6,121 | $35.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,210 | $5,268 | $30.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,380 | $6,865 | $39.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Embalmers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Embalmers in Washington earn 24% more than the U.S. average ($58,390). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $58,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $72,220 | $73,450 | $54,110 | $85,190 | 40 |
| United States | $58,390 | $58,780 | $38,310 | $77,570 | 3,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Embalmers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $72,220, a single filer in Washington takes home about $56,389 a year, or $4,699 a month and $2,169 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $57,218 | $4,768 |
| Working in MD | $56,418 | $4,701 |
| Working in DC | $56,389 | $4,699 |
| Working in VA | $56,298 | $4,692 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for embalmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $72,220 buys what about $66,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Embalmers salary in nearby metro areas
- Columbia, SC$64,270
- Providence, RI$59,590
- Louisville, KY$47,100
- Atlanta, GA$55,680
- Nashville, TN$60,710
- St. Louis, MO$63,350
Highest-paying cities for embalmers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,220).
- Washington, DC$72,220
- San Francisco, CA$68,910
- Columbia, SC$64,270
- Los Angeles, CA$63,350
- St. Louis, MO$63,350
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Embalmers salary in Washington: questions
How much do embalmers make an hour in Washington?
$34.72 an hour on average, and $35.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level embalmers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the embalmers take-home pay in Washington?
About $56,389 a year ($4,699 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,220.
Do embalmers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($58,390).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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