Embalmers salary in Columbia, SC
SOC 39-4011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$61,880
per year in Columbia, SC
Middle half
$60,850–$63,390
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Columbia, SC
Concentration
3.30×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Columbia, SC
$61,880
published median
United States
$58,780
5.3% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
3rd
19 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: South Carolina ($61,820). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $61,880 median has purchasing power comparable to about $66,067 nationally. Columbia, SC's BEA regional price parity is 93.7 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Columbia, SC.
$47,980$77,570
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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