The top 3 highest paying industries for embalmers (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $41,720, other services (except federal, state, and local government) is the highest paying industry for embalmers. It is followed by death care services industry (average annual salary $41,710). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of embalmers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government) | $41,720 |
3,620 |
| 2 | Death Care Services | $41,710 |
3,610 |
| 3 | Personal and Laundry Services | $41,710 |
3,610 |