Embalmers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $54,850 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.37
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $76,440
Employed locally 50
National median $56,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $54,850
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $76,440

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Embalmers salary vs area income 54% Median Embalmers salary is 46% 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
    North Carolina $65,630
    South Carolina $60,480
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,390
    California $60,040
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,930

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,610
    Recreation Workers$38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,470
    Childcare Workers$37,970
    Animal Caretakers$36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Embalmers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Embalmers in San Diego, CA is $26.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Embalmers salaries?

    The median Embalmers salary in San Diego, CA is 2.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Embalmers (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.