Bar chart showing Embalmers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $29,910, 25th percentile $33,090, median $46,950, 75th percentile $73,930, 90th percentile $77,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level embalmers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $46,950 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,910, and experienced embalmers can clear $77,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,126/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 34% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a embalmers salary go in Iowa?▼
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median embalmers salary is worth about $52,836 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do embalmers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
