How much does an embalmer make in Virginia?
$63,810a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Virginia. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,280Median: $63,810Highest 10%: $74,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 25th | $60,260 | $28.97 | |
| Median | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $70,650 | $33.97 | |
| 90th | $74,310 | $35.73 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $73,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 2. Pennsylvania | $69,950 |
| 3. North Carolina | $68,550 |
| 4. Missouri | $66,490 |
| 5. Virginia | $63,810 |
| 6. Kansas | $63,160 |
| 7. Indiana | $62,400 |
| 8. South Carolina | $61,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.68 ($63,810 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $63,810 against $58,780 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Virginia rank for embalmer pay?
Virginia ranks 5 of 28 states.
Which city in Virginia pays embalmers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $73,450 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.