Embalmers and Crematory Operators Wages
SOC 39-4010 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Embalmers and Crematory Operators is $47,830 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $32,310 and the 90th percentile is $72,920, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
6,600
P10
$32,310
P25
$37,490
Median
$47,830
P75
$58,850
P90
$72,920
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Embalmers and Crematory Operators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,830 | $50,640 | $32,310 | $72,920 | 6,600 | — |
| 2022 | $46,290 | $49,440 | $31,170 | $73,150 | 6,880 | -3.22% |
| 2021 | $44,960 | $47,350 | $29,000 | $75,340 | 6,110 | -2.87% |