Embalmers Salary by State
The national median pay for embalmers is $58,780 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,490 in Iowa to $71,550 in Ohio.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,310
- 25th percentile
- $48,010
- Median
- $58,780
- 75th percentile
- $66,130
- Top 10%
- $77,570
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,890 jobs.
Median pay in 28 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $71,550 | +22% | $50,550 | $84,420 | 80 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $69,950 | +19% | $41,250 | $72,060 | 50 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $68,550 | +17% | $42,540 | $87,650 | 70 |
| 4 | Missouri | $66,490 | +13% | $39,940 | $76,640 | 160 |
| 5 | Virginia | $63,810 | +9% | $44,280 | $74,310 | 120 |
| 6 | Kansas | $63,160 | +7% | $38,540 | $108,350 | 120 |
| 7 | Indiana | $62,400 | +6% | $61,270 | $65,440 | Not published |
| 8 | South Carolina | $61,820 | +5% | $47,240 | $76,140 | 140 |
| 9 | Illinois | $61,730 | +5% | $56,490 | $75,780 | 60 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $60,310 | +3% | $53,570 | $66,410 | 40 |
| 11 | Florida | $60,170 | +2% | $32,190 | $64,470 | 300 |
| 12 | California | $60,060 | +2% | $47,310 | $80,590 | 520 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $58,900 | 0% | $50,780 | $76,800 | 40 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $58,250 | −1% | $27,880 | $88,790 | 90 |
| 15 | Texas | $57,350 | −2% | $38,960 | $66,960 | 680 |
| 16 | Oregon | $57,170 | −3% | $45,670 | $73,390 | 70 |
| 17 | Colorado | $57,100 | −3% | $42,700 | $81,450 | 70 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $55,170 | −6% | $39,840 | $77,180 | 180 |
| 19 | Georgia | $55,000 | −6% | $40,310 | $73,640 | 50 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $54,890 | −7% | $16,940 | $88,610 | 150 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $54,320 | −8% | $38,720 | $75,300 | 100 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $54,060 | −8% | $32,990 | $76,870 | 50 |
| 23 | Alabama | $53,080 | −10% | $20,800 | $86,900 | 90 |
| 24 | Washington | $50,610 | −14% | $39,600 | $88,900 | 40 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $49,860 | −15% | $30,440 | $70,150 | 280 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $49,120 | −16% | $37,080 | $55,850 | 90 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $45,340 | −23% | $38,080 | $47,030 | 30 |
| 28 | Iowa | $39,490 | −33% | $31,810 | $78,420 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Embalmers salary questions
Which state pays embalmers the most?
Ohio, with a median of $71,550 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $58,780). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays embalmers the least?
Iowa, with a median of $39,490 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most embalmers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 680, with a median of $57,350.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.