How much does an embalmer make in Tennessee?
$55,170a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Tennessee. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.52
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,840Median: $55,170Highest 10%: $77,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 25th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| Median | $55,170 | $26.52 | |
| 75th | $60,260 | $28.97 | |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $56,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 15. Texas | $57,350 |
| 16. Oregon | $57,170 |
| 17. Colorado | $57,100 |
| 18. Tennessee | $55,170 |
| 19. Georgia | $55,000 |
| 20. Louisiana | $54,890 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $54,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $26.52 ($55,170 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $55,170 against $58,780 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for embalmer pay?
Tennessee ranks 18 of 28 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays embalmers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $56,980 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.