How much does a crematory operator make in Pennsylvania?
$47,980a year
Median yearly pay for crematory operators in Pennsylvania. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,520Median: $47,980Highest 10%: $57,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| Median | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 90th | $57,190 | $27.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crematory operators.
| 5. Delaware | $50,320 |
| 6. Arizona | $49,970 |
| 7. California | $49,780 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $47,980 |
| 9. Connecticut | $47,160 |
| 10. Kansas | $46,490 |
| 11. Nevada | $46,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crematory operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.07 ($47,980 a year).
Do crematory operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $47,980 against $43,650 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for crematory operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 8 of 24 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays crematory operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $50,330 a year.
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.