Embalmers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,970 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 140
National median $56,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $73,310

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Embalmers salary vs area income 62% Median Embalmers salary is 38% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,360

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Embalmers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Embalmers in Houston, TX is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.78 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Embalmers salaries?

    The median Embalmers salary in Houston, TX is 11.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Embalmers (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.