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SOC 39-4011·Personal Care & Service
Embalmers
Median wage
$70,140
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Embalmers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $53,770 |
| Median (typical) | $70,140 |
| Experienced | $83,041 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Embalmers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| North Country | $75,603 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Personal Care & Service) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Personal Care & Service) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors$64,373 median (−$5,767) · +22.0% by 2032
- Concierges$60,124 median (−$10,016) · +7.4% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57,923 median (−$12,217)
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50,265 median (−$19,875)
- Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors$49,143 median (−$20,997) · +21.5% by 2032
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$47,469 median (−$22,671)
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