SOC 394012

Crematory Operators

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.

National Median

$42,880

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$42,880

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,970

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,260

Total Employed

2,950

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$31,970 - $35,890
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,890 - $49,800
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$49,800 - $60,260

Highest Paying Locations for Crematory Operators

Maryland

$69,010

+60.9% vs national

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$62,570

+45.9% vs national

New Jersey

$59,240

+38.2% vs national

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

$57,340

+33.7% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$56,640

+32.1% vs national

Crematory Operators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 38 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Maryland	$69,010	30
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$62,570	30
New Jersey	$59,240	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$57,340	110
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$56,640	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$54,810	60
Massachusetts	$52,240	50
Colorado	$51,450	80
New York	$50,490	30
California	$49,860	220
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$49,300	60
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA	$48,480	40
Pennsylvania	$48,480	410
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$47,530	60
Washington	$47,480	80
Nevada	$45,260	70
Michigan	$44,710	100
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$43,390	80
Virginia	$43,190	N/A
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$42,600	40
Ohio	$42,600	190
Oregon	$41,770	110
Illinois	$41,600	100
West Virginia	$39,900	40
North Carolina	$39,550	100
Arizona	$39,270	70
Kentucky	$38,840	N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$38,500	110
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$37,930	40
Indiana	$37,930	130
Florida	$37,300	440
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$37,290	80
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$36,810	50
Kansas	$35,750	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$34,910	70
Texas	$33,040	220
Alabama	$32,040	50
South Carolina	$31,510	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Crematory Operators?

The national median annual salary for Crematory Operators is $42,880, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Crematory Operatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Crematory Operatorss is Maryland, with a median salary of $69,010.

How much can an experienced Crematory Operators make?

Top-earning Crematory Operatorss (90th percentile) make $60,260 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.