SOC 39-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crematory Operators — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Crematory Operators in Massachusetts is $56,050 per year, well 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 Massachusetts is $56,050 per year, well above the national median of $43,650. The gap of 28.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,040 and $59,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,370 and the ninetieth at $59,520.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Massachusetts ranks number 2nd out of 24 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $59,510. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 490th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | −0.6% |
| 25th | $46,040 | +5.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,050 | +28.4% |
| 75th | $59,510 | +36.3% |
| 90th | $59,520 | +36.4% |
| Mean | $54,950 | +25.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $59,510 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $56,050 buys what $52,977 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,977US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,050 a year, 28.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,370 to $59,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 24 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $59,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crematory Operators in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $56,050, or $26.95 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 Massachusetts is 28.4% 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 Massachusetts earns more than $59,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,370 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $59,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. 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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