California Median
$60,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $58,780
State Rank
#12 of 28
520 employed here
How much does an Embalmer make in California?
An Embalmer working in California earns a median salary of $60,060 per year, or about $28.88 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $58,780 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,310 while the top 10% make $80,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,730 and $75,870 a year.
Embalmer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,310 | $22.75 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $50,730 | $24.39 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $60,060 | $28.88 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,870 | $36.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,590 | $38.75 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 12th 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 $60,170Mississippi $58,900Arkansas $58,250Texas $57,350Oregon $57,170Colorado $57,100Tennessee $55,170Georgia $55,000Louisiana $54,890Massachusetts $54,320West Virginia $54,060Alabama $53,080Washington $50,610Kentucky $49,860Oklahoma $49,120New Mexico $45,340Iowa $39,490
Working as an Embalmer in California
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 California pay ($60,060) 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 California?
The median Embalmer salary in California is $60,060 per year, or about $28.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,310 at the entry level to $80,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Embalmers about 2% more than the national median of $58,780. California ranks 12th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Embalmers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,060 a year. About 520 Embalmers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.