How much does an embalmer make in Kentucky?
$49,860a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Kentucky. That is $23.97 an hour or $4,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.97
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,440Median: $49,860Highest 10%: $70,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,440 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| 75th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $70,150 | $33.73 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $45,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 22. West Virginia | $54,060 |
| 23. Alabama | $53,080 |
| 24. Washington | $50,610 |
| 25. Kentucky | $49,860 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $49,120 |
| 27. New Mexico | $45,340 |
| 28. Iowa | $39,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.97 ($49,860 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $49,860 against $58,780 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for embalmer pay?
Kentucky ranks 25 of 28 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays embalmers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $45,740 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.