How much does an embalmer make in Massachusetts?
$54,320a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Massachusetts. That is $26.12 an hour or $4,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.12
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,720Median: $54,320Highest 10%: $75,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $54,320 | $26.12 | |
| 75th | $71,320 | $34.29 | |
| 90th | $75,300 | $36.20 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $60,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 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 |
| 24. Washington | $50,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $26.12 ($54,320 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $54,320 against $58,780 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for embalmer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 21 of 28 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays embalmers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $60,140 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.