How much does an embalmer make in Houston?
$58,490a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.12 an hour or $4,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.12
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $58,490Highest 10%: $70,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $50,690 | $24.37 | |
| Median | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| 75th | $60,940 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $70,250 | $33.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for embalmers.
| Dallas, TX | $58,470 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.12 ($58,490 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $58,490 against $58,780 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $57,350, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for embalmer pay?
10 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does an embalmer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,250 or more.
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.