Embalmers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $55,540 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.70
10th percentile $42,400
90th percentile $92,680
Employed locally 130
National median $56,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,400
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $55,540
    75th
    $59,180
    90th
    $92,680

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Embalmers salary vs area income 64% Median Embalmers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Embalmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nebraska $102,300
    Ohio $76,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,330
    New York $68,200
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $66,490
    North Carolina $65,630

    Nearby metros — Embalmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,970
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,360

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    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,330
    Recreation Workers $31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Embalmers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Embalmers in Dallas, TX is $26.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.75 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Embalmers salaries?

    The median Embalmers salary in Dallas, TX is 1.3% below the national median of $56,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Embalmers in Dallas?

    Entry-level Embalmers (10th percentile) earn around $42,400 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.