Embalmers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,250 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $45,870
90th percentile $87,270
Employed locally 30
National median $56,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,870
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $87,270
    90th
    $87,270

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Embalmers salary vs area income 59% Median Embalmers salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,330
    Columbia, SC $61,880
    Colorado $57,890
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $48,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,470

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,800
    Animal Caretakers $35,720
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Embalmers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Embalmers in Denver, CO is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Embalmers salaries?

    The median Embalmers salary in Denver, CO is 7.1% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Embalmers (10th percentile) earn around $45,870 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.