How much does an embalmer make in Georgia?
$55,000a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Georgia. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.44
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,310Median: $55,000Highest 10%: $73,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 75th | $66,280 | $31.87 | |
| 90th | $73,640 | $35.40 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $55,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 16. Oregon | $57,170 |
| 17. Colorado | $57,100 |
| 18. Tennessee | $55,170 |
| 19. Georgia | $55,000 |
| 20. Louisiana | $54,890 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $54,320 |
| 22. West Virginia | $54,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $26.44 ($55,000 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $55,000 against $58,780 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Georgia rank for embalmer pay?
Georgia ranks 19 of 28 states.
Which city in Georgia pays embalmers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $55,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.