Embalmers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,440 or more. The middle half of embalmers in Louisville earn between $34,910 and $55,310.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $46KMedian
- $55K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,100 | $3,925 | $22.64 |
| Median | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,910 | $2,909 | $16.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,310 | $4,609 | $26.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Embalmers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Embalmers in Louisville earn 9% less than the Kentucky average ($51,670) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($58,390). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $58,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $47,100 | $45,740 | $34,600 | $68,440 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $51,670 | $49,860 | $30,440 | $70,150 | 280 |
| United States | $58,390 | $58,780 | $38,310 | $77,570 | 3,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Embalmers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $47,100, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $37,458 a year, or $3,121 a month and $1,441 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $38,642 | $3,220 |
| Working in KY | $37,458 | $3,121 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for embalmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $47,100 buys what about $50,605 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Embalmers salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$60,710
- St. Louis, MO$63,350
- Atlanta, GA$55,680
- Columbia, SC$64,270
- Washington, DC$72,220
- Oklahoma City, OK$48,090
Highest-paying cities for embalmers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,220).
- Washington, DC$72,220
- San Francisco, CA$68,910
- Columbia, SC$64,270
- Los Angeles, CA$63,350
- St. Louis, MO$63,350
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Embalmers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do embalmers make an hour in Louisville?
$22.64 an hour on average, and $21.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level embalmers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the embalmers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $37,458 a year ($3,121 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,100. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do embalmers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,390).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.71, this job is 4.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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