How much does an embalmer make in Louisville?
$45,740a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $21.99 an hour or $3,812 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.99
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,600Median: $45,740Highest 10%: $68,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,600 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $45,740 | $21.99 | |
| 75th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| 90th | $68,440 | $32.90 |
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Median yearly pay for embalmers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $21.99 ($45,740 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $45,740 against $58,780 nationally, 22% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $49,860, so Louisville pays 8% less.
Where does Louisville rank for embalmer pay?
18 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does an embalmer make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,440 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.