Salaripedia
English

How much does a crematory operator make in Tampa?

$39,240a year

Median yearly pay for crematory operators in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $18.87 an hour or $3,270 a month.

Hourly
$18.87
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
5 of 8
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,840Median: $39,240Highest 10%: $46,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,840$17.71
25th$37,500$18.03
Median$39,240$18.87
75th$43,340$20.84
90th$46,610$22.41

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for crematory operators.

No other city in the state with data.
Crematory Operator salary in Florida Crematory Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$63,470
Embalmer$60,300
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,180
Mortician$48,540
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,250
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,490
Residential Advisor$44,810
Skincare Specialist$43,920
Animal Trainer$43,680
Manicurist and Pedicurist$38,330
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crematory operator make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $18.87 ($39,240 a year).

Do crematory operators make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $39,240 against $43,650 nationally, 10% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $38,710, so Tampa pays 1% more.

Where does Tampa rank for crematory operator pay?

5 of 8 metro areas with data.

How much does a crematory operator make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,610 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.