SOC 39-4012 · May 2025 · United States
Crematory Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Crematory Operators across the United States is $43,650 per year, measured over 2,970 jobs. The highest state median is in Wisconsin, at $64,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Crematory Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 93.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wisconsin pays $64,220 and Texas pays $33,270.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $64,220 | — | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $56,050 | 30 | |
| 3 | Washington | $53,580 | 70 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $52,060 | 70 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $50,320 | 30 | |
| 6 | Arizona | $49,970 | 40 | |
| 7 | California | $49,780 | 240 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $47,980 | 140 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $47,160 | 100 | |
| 10 | Kansas | $46,490 | 50 |
States with the most Crematory Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 320 | $38,710 | |
| 2 | Texas | 270 | $33,270 | |
| 3 | California | 240 | $49,780 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 190 | $41,740 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 190 | $40,650 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 150 | $41,350 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 140 | $47,980 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 130 | $40,970 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | 100 | $47,160 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 100 | $37,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $59,510 | 30 |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $50,330 | 40 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $47,000 | — |
| 4 | Riverside | $45,020 | 40 |
| 5 | Tampa | $39,240 | 70 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | $38,980 | 80 |
| 7 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $37,750 | 30 |
| 8 | Dallas | $36,180 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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