In West Virginia, embalmers earn $49,030 at the median, or about $23.57 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Embalmers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $42,850, 25th percentile $45,000, median $49,030, 75th percentile $60,520, 90th percentile $65,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level embalmers (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $49,030 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,850, and experienced embalmers can clear $65,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,314/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 30.4% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $55,071 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.
