SOC 39-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crematory Operators — Wisconsin
Wisconsin
At $64,220 a year, the median wage for Crematory Operators in Wisconsin sits 47.1% above the national figure of $43,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,220 a year, the median wage for Crematory Operators in Wisconsin sits 47.1% above the national figure of $43,650. Half of workers earn between $61,590 and $68,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,460 and the ninetieth at $71,270.
Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 305th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,460 | +11.0% |
| 25th | $61,590 | +41.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,220 | +47.1% |
| 75th | $68,300 | +56.5% |
| 90th | $71,270 | +63.3% |
| Mean | $62,620 | +43.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $64,220 goes as far as $68,247 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 56.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,220 a year, 47.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,460 to $71,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crematory Operators in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $64,220, or $30.88 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 Wisconsin is 47.1% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $71,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,460 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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