How much does an embalmer make in New Mexico?
$45,340a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in New Mexico. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $45,340Highest 10%: $47,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 90th | $47,030 | $22.61 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 24. Washington | $50,610 |
| 25. Kentucky | $49,860 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $49,120 |
| 27. New Mexico | $45,340 |
| 28. Iowa | $39,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $21.80 ($45,340 a year).
Do embalmers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $45,340 against $58,780 nationally, 23% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for embalmer pay?
New Mexico ranks 27 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.