The median annual salary for embalmers is $42,780 or $20.57 per hour, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2017. Median means that half of the workers in this category make more than $42,780 and half earn less. The highest 10 percent of embalmers make more than $69,900 per year, or $33.61 per hour.

How much does a starting embalmer make?

Embalmers earn an average yearly salary of $48,550. Wages typically start from $34,130 and go up to $70,480.

How much does an embalmer make in the US?

The average salary for an embalmer in the United States is around $47,760 per year.