Embalmer earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Embalmer salary by state

State Name Average Salary
New Jersey $87,510
Illinois $72,700
Connecticut $61,400
West Virginia $61,340
Iowa $59,250
Missouri $58,530
California $56,930
Nebraska $48,970
Virginia $48,680
Colorado $48,660
Florida $47,960
Washington $47,920
Oregon $47,830
Michigan $47,320
South Carolina $47,110
New York $46,640
Louisiana $46,530
Mississippi $46,440
Ohio $46,310
Kansas $46,170
Kentucky $46,150
Texas $43,420
Georgia $43,300
Massachusetts $42,450
Hawaii $39,660
Arkansas $39,190
Arizona $38,380
Oklahoma $37,680
Indiana $36,750
Alabama $36,720
Tennessee $36,560
North Carolina $36,510
Nevada $29,000

How do embalmer salaries compare to similar careers?

Embalmers earn 10% less than similar careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than energy auditors but more than opticians.

Career Median Salary
Energy auditor salary $78K
Drafter salary $62K
Wedding planner salary $49K
Event planner salary $49K
Embalmer salary $49K
Garbage collector salary $47K
Exterminator salary $38K
Delivery service driver salary $39K
Optician salary $38K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)