How much does an embalmer make in Los Angeles?
$61,570a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $29.60 an hour or $5,131 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.60
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,760Median: $61,570Highest 10%: $80,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $50,730 | $24.39 | |
| Median | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 75th | $76,300 | $36.68 | |
| 90th | $80,660 | $38.78 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for embalmers.
| San Francisco, CA | $60,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $29.60 ($61,570 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $61,570 against $58,780 nationally, 5% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,060, so Los Angeles pays 3% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for embalmer pay?
5 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does an embalmer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,660 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.