Highest-paying states for embalmers
Ohio leads at $71,550 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $71,550 | $53,020–$75,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,950 | $53,990–$71,100 |
| North Carolina | $68,550 | $43,890–$71,480 |
| Missouri | $66,490 | $56,440–$70,270 |
| Virginia | $63,810 | $60,260–$70,650 |
| Kansas | $63,160 | $43,880–$64,990 |
| South Carolina | $61,820 | $60,280–$64,770 |
| Illinois | $61,730 | $57,210–$69,320 |
| Rhode Island | $60,310 | $59,510–$65,630 |
| Florida | $60,170 | $48,520–$61,990 |
| California | $60,060 | $50,730–$75,870 |
| Mississippi | $58,900 | $54,740–$76,800 |
| Arkansas | $58,250 | $36,200–$88,790 |
| Texas | $57,350 | $48,880–$61,330 |
| Oregon | $57,170 | $50,720–$59,240 |
| Colorado | $57,100 | $44,680–$65,960 |
| Tennessee | $55,170 | $48,600–$60,260 |
| Georgia | $55,000 | $40,310–$66,280 |
| Louisiana | $54,890 | $37,640–$74,170 |
| Massachusetts | $54,320 | $45,050–$71,320 |
| West Virginia | $54,060 | $42,330–$63,470 |
| Alabama | $53,080 | $45,010–$72,490 |
| Washington | $50,610 | $44,810–$72,780 |
| Kentucky | $49,860 | $34,910–$61,090 |
| Oklahoma | $49,120 | $39,540–$51,850 |
| New Mexico | $45,340 | $39,520–$46,080 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.