SOC 39-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crematory Operators — Iowa
Iowa
Median pay for this occupation in Iowa is $35,120 a year, trailing the national median of $43,650 by 19.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Iowa is $35,120 a year, trailing the national median of $43,650 by 19.5%. Half of workers earn between $33,610 and $35,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,610 and the ninetieth at $44,330.
Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, Iowa ranks 22nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 664th of 711 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,610 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $33,610 | −23.0% |
| Median (50th) | $35,120 | −19.5% |
| 75th | $35,980 | −17.6% |
| 90th | $44,330 | +1.6% |
| Mean | $36,800 | −15.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $35,120 goes as far as $40,000 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,120 a year, 19.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,610 to $44,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 22nd of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crematory Operators in Iowa?
The median annual wage is $35,120, or $16.89 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 Iowa is 19.5% lower. 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 Iowa earns more than $44,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,610 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.
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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