How much does an embalmer make in Louisiana?
$54,890a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Louisiana. That is $26.39 an hour or $4,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.39
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,940Median: $54,890Highest 10%: $88,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,940 | $8.14 | |
| 25th | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| Median | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| 75th | $74,170 | $35.66 | |
| 90th | $88,610 | $42.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 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 |
| 23. Alabama | $53,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $26.39 ($54,890 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $54,890 against $58,780 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for embalmer pay?
Louisiana ranks 20 of 28 states.
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.