How much does a crematory operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.99 an hour or $3,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.99
- Average (mean)
- $45,670
- Jobs
- 2,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,270 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $43,650 | $20.99 | |
| 75th | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| 90th | $62,460 | $30.03 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wisconsin | $64,220 |
| Massachusetts | $56,050 |
| Washington | $53,580 |
| Colorado | $52,060 |
| Delaware | $50,320 |
| Arizona | $49,970 |
| California | $49,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,980 |
| Connecticut | $47,160 |
| Kansas | $46,490 |
| Nevada | $46,190 |
| West Virginia | $43,840 |
| Ohio | $43,530 |
| Illinois | $41,740 |
| North Carolina | $41,350 |
| Michigan | $40,970 |
| Indiana | $40,650 |
| Florida | $38,710 |
| Kentucky | $37,740 |
| Oregon | $37,020 |
| Tennessee | $35,880 |
| Iowa | $35,120 |
| Alabama | $33,840 |
| Texas | $33,270 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $59,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,020 |
| Tampa, FL | $39,240 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $38,980 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,180 |
In other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a crematory operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.99 ($43,650 a year).
How much does a crematory operator make a month?
About $3,638 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,650 a year.
How much does a crematory operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,270 or less a year ($16.00 an hour); the top 10% make $62,460 or more.
Which state pays crematory operators the most?
Wisconsin, with a median of $64,220 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($56,050) and Washington ($53,580).
Which city pays crematory operators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $59,510 a year.
How many crematory operators are there in the United States?
About 2,970 people work as crematory operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.