How much does an embalmer make in St. Louis?
$63,130a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.35 an hour or $5,261 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.35
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,680Median: $63,130Highest 10%: $76,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $53,580 | $25.76 | |
| Median | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 75th | $76,430 | $36.75 | |
| 90th | $76,780 | $36.91 |
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How much does an embalmer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.35 ($63,130 a year).
Do embalmers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $63,130 against $58,780 nationally, 7% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $66,490, so St. Louis pays 5% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for embalmer pay?
2 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does an embalmer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,780 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.