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How much does an embalmer make in Nashville?

$56,980a year

Median yearly pay for embalmers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $27.39 an hour or $4,748 a month.

Hourly
$27.39
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
13 of 19
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,930Median: $56,980Highest 10%: $84,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,930$21.12
25th$54,580$26.24
Median$56,980$27.39
75th$76,560$36.81
90th$84,370$40.56

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for embalmers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an embalmer make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $27.39 ($56,980 a year).

Do embalmers make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $56,980 against $58,780 nationally, 3% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $55,170, so Nashville pays 3% more.

Where does Nashville rank for embalmer pay?

13 of 19 metro areas with data.

How much does an embalmer make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,370 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.