Embalmers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$56,280
↑ 28.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Embalmers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Embalmers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.5% since 2011 ($43,800 → $56,280)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $56,280
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.3%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,280 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $54,090 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | $49,910 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $47,780 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | $47,630 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | $47,760 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | $44,250 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $42,780 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | $40,150 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | $40,410 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | $41,720 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $41,590 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | $42,240 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | $43,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.