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Embalmers

Prepare bodies for burial.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 National Data
$25.07 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  -0.6%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 Vocational training is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Arrange items for use or display.
  • Embalm corpses.
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Job Title Examples:

 Apprentice Embalmer
Licensed Embalmer
Mortician

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $25.07
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Embalmers *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $2

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