How much does an embalmer make in Tampa?
$60,300a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $28.99 an hour or $5,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.99
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $60,300Highest 10%: $73,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| Median | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| 75th | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $73,830 | $35.50 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for embalmers.
| Miami, FL | $61,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Tampa, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $28.99 ($60,300 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $60,300 against $58,780 nationally, 3% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $60,170, so Tampa pays 0% more.
Where does Tampa rank for embalmer pay?
7 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does an embalmer make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,830 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.