How much does an embalmer make in Washington?
$50,610a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Washington. That is $24.33 an hour or $4,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.33
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,600Median: $50,610Highest 10%: $88,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| Median | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| 75th | $72,780 | $34.99 | |
| 90th | $88,900 | $42.74 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $58,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 21. Massachusetts | $54,320 |
| 22. West Virginia | $54,060 |
| 23. Alabama | $53,080 |
| 24. Washington | $50,610 |
| 25. Kentucky | $49,860 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $49,120 |
| 27. New Mexico | $45,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $24.33 ($50,610 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $50,610 against $58,780 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Washington rank for embalmer pay?
Washington ranks 24 of 28 states.
Which city in Washington pays embalmers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $58,170 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.