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Embalmers average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$68,910
- Los Angeles$63,350
- Sacramento$59,590
- San Diego$57,660
- Riverside$56,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $68,910 | $60,890 | $56,300 | $54,868 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $63,350 | $61,570 | $50,730 | $51,086 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $59,590 | $58,930 | $50,200 | $48,293 | 107 |
| San Diego | $57,660 | $54,850 | $48,410 | $46,858 | 112 |
| Riverside | $56,850 | $55,380 | $46,060 | $46,255 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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