Embalmers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $54,330 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $70,680
Employed locally 60
National median $56,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $57,480
    90th
    $70,680

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Embalmers salary vs area income 76% Median Embalmers salary is 24% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,820
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $56,700
    Florida $54,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,680
    Childcare Workers $29,890
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,600
    Recreation Workers $34,280
    Animal Caretakers $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Embalmers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Embalmers in Tampa, FL is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Embalmers salaries?

    The median Embalmers salary in Tampa, FL is 3.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Embalmers (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.