SOC 39-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crematory Operators — Delaware
Delaware
The median wage for Crematory Operators in Delaware is $50,320 per year, 15.3% above the national median of $43,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Crematory Operators in Delaware is $50,320 per year, 15.3% above the national median of $43,650. Half of workers earn between $48,010 and $50,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,400 and the ninetieth at $52,660.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Delaware ranks number 5th out of 24 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 331st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,400 | +6.3% |
| 25th | $48,010 | +10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $50,320 | +15.3% |
| 75th | $50,620 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $52,660 | +20.6% |
| Mean | $49,280 | +12.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $50,320 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,421US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,320 a year, 15.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,400 to $52,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crematory Operators in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $50,320, or $24.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,650, so pay in Delaware is 15.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $52,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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