SOC Code: 39-4011
Category: Personal Care and Service
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,160 | $2,930 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,160 | $3,847 |
| Median | $56,280 | $4,690 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,760 | $5,397 |
| 90th Percentile | $78,740 | $6,562 |
| Mean (Average) | $57,520 | $4,793 |
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Your salary of $56,280 is in the 50th percentile for Embalmers
Percentile estimated from BLS p10/p25/median/p75/p90 wage data. Actual distribution may vary by experience and location.
| Metro Area | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $68,330 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,390 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,350 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | $60,250 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60,140 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL | $58,820 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $56,700 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $55,540 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $54,330 |
| Richmond, VA | $53,320 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $49,970 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $49,360 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $48,810 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,470 |
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Annual Take-Home
$47,205
Monthly
$3,934
Bi-Weekly
$1,816
Effective Tax Rate
16.1%
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The median annual salary for a Embalmers in the US is $56,280 as of 2024 BLS data. The average (mean) salary is $57,520, which can be higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
The top-paying metro areas for Embalmerss are San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA ($68,330), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($60,390), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($60,350). These figures reflect 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for metro areas with reportable data.
Embalmers salaries range from $35,160 at the 10th percentile to $78,740 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,160 and $64,760, indicating a $18,600 interquartile spread.
There are approximately 3,420 Embalmerss employed across the United States according to 2024 BLS data. This occupation falls under the "Personal Care and Service" category (SOC 39-4011).
The Embalmers median salary of $56,280 is 22% above the overall US median wage of $46,310 for all occupations. This places it among the higher-paying occupations nationally.