Crematory Operator Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$43,650
$20.98/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,270 | $16.00 |
| 25th percentile | $37,020 | $17.80 |
| Median | $43,650 | $20.98 |
| 75th percentile | $50,380 | $24.22 |
| 90th percentile | $62,460 | $30.03 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 2,970
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | ||
| 1st | $64,220 | $68,250 1st |
| Massachusetts | ||
| 2nd | $56,050 | $52,999 2nd |
| Washington | ||
| 3rd | $53,580 | $50,069 6th |
| Colorado | ||
| 4th | $52,060 | $50,518 4th |
| Delaware | ||
| 5th | $50,320 | $50,417 5th |
| Arizona | ||
| 6th | $49,970 | $49,634 7th |
| California | ||
| 7th | $49,780 | $44,960 13th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 8th | $47,980 | $49,174 8th |
| Connecticut | ||
| 9th | $47,160 | $45,517 12th |
| Kansas | ||
| 10th | $46,490 | $51,617 3rd |
| Nevada | ||
| 11th | $46,190 | $46,200 11th |
| West Virginia | ||
| 12th | $43,840 | $48,985 9th |
| Ohio | ||
| 13th | $43,530 | $46,920 10th |
| Illinois | ||
| 14th | $41,740 | $41,758 18th |
| North Carolina | ||
| 15th | $41,350 | $43,837 14th |
| Michigan | ||
| 16th | $40,970 | $42,581 16th |
| Indiana | ||
| 17th | $40,650 | $43,556 15th |
| Florida | ||
| 18th | $38,710 | $37,432 22nd |
| Kentucky | ||
| 19th | $37,740 | $41,859 17th |
| Oregon | ||
| 20th | $37,020 | $35,816 23rd |
| Tennessee | ||
| 21st | $35,880 | $39,055 20th |
| Iowa | ||
| 22nd | $35,120 | $40,017 19th |
| Alabama | ||
| 23rd | $33,840 | $38,098 21st |
| Texas | ||
| 24th | $33,270 | $34,279 24th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +3.1%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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