Alabama Median
$53,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.52
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $58,780
State Rank
#23 of 28
90 employed here
How much does an Embalmer make in Alabama?
Embalmers in Alabama take home a median of $53,080 annually — roughly $25.52 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $58,780.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $20,800 while the top 10% make $86,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,010 and $72,490 a year.
Embalmer salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $20,800 | $10.00 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,010 | $21.64 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $53,080 | $25.52 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $72,490 | $34.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $86,900 | $41.78 |
|
How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 23rd out of 28 states and territories for Embalmer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Embalmer salary in other states
Ohio $71,550Pennsylvania $69,950North Carolina $68,550Missouri $66,490Virginia $63,810Kansas $63,160Indiana $62,400South Carolina $61,820Illinois $61,730Rhode Island $60,310Florida $60,170California $60,060Mississippi $58,900Arkansas $58,250Texas $57,350Oregon $57,170Colorado $57,100Tennessee $55,170Georgia $55,000Louisiana $54,890Massachusetts $54,320West Virginia $54,060Washington $50,610Kentucky $49,860Oklahoma $49,120New Mexico $45,340Iowa $39,490
Working as an Embalmer in Alabama
Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Embalmers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($53,080) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Embalmer make in Alabama?
The median Embalmer salary in Alabama is $53,080 per year, or about $25.52 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $20,800 at the entry level to $86,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Embalmers about 10% less than the national median of $58,780. Alabama ranks 23rd out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Embalmers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $53,080 a year. About 90 Embalmers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.