Highest-paying cities for embalmers
Washington, DC leads at $73,450 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $73,450 | $63,210–$82,380 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,130 | $53,580–$76,430 |
| Columbia, SC | $61,880 | $60,850–$63,390 |
| Miami, FL | $61,680 | $60,560–$62,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,570 | $50,730–$76,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,890 | $56,300–$78,560 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,300 | $39,630–$61,010 |
| Providence, RI | $60,140 | $58,850–$64,490 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,930 | $50,200–$71,820 |
| Houston, TX | $58,490 | $50,690–$60,940 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,470 | $51,740–$61,710 |
| Portland, OR | $58,170 | $50,280–$59,240 |
| Nashville, TN | $56,980 | $54,580–$76,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,380 | $46,060–$62,180 |
| Atlanta, GA | $55,000 | $40,310–$68,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,850 | $48,410–$60,320 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $49,120 | $46,400–$49,890 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $45,740 | $34,910–$55,310 |
| Denver, CO | $45,300 | $45,030–$61,770 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.