How to become embalmerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$58,780
25th–75th pct. $48,010–$66,130
Top pay (est.)
$100,800
Top 10% $77,570
Pay in 5 years
$68,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$79,000est.
$67,900–$91,700
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
28%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.7%
700 openings / yr
How to become embalmers
Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Embalmers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsAssisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProcessing InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Important abilities
Near VisionOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech Recognition
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as embalmers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.