How much does a crematory operator make in Los Angeles?
$47,000a year
Median yearly pay for crematory operators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.60
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 8
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,450Median: $47,000Highest 10%: $66,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 25th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| 75th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $66,160 | $31.81 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for crematory operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a crematory operator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.60 ($47,000 a year).
Do crematory operators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $47,000 against $43,650 nationally, 8% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,780, so Los Angeles pays 6% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for crematory operator pay?
3 of 8 metro areas with data.
How much does a crematory operator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,160 or more.
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.