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Embalmers
Role Overview
Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | $102,300 |
| Ohio | $76,180 |
| New York | $68,200 |
| North Carolina | $65,630 |
| Washington | $64,480 |
| Georgia | $62,840 |
| South Carolina | $60,480 |
| California | $60,040 |
| Tennessee | $60,000 |
| Colorado | $57,890 |
| Kansas | $56,930 |
| Mississippi | $56,490 |
| Virginia | $55,800 |
| Florida | $54,610 |
| Louisiana | $52,830 |
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What is the job outlook for this career?
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$56,280
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.3%
Avg. annual openings
0.6k
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