Top 8 cities for crematory operators by average salary
| Boston, MA | $58,910 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,710 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,660 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,910 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,560 |
| Louisville, KY | $41,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,620 |
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Crematory Operators salary by state
Wisconsin pays crematory operators the most statewide, $62,620 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $62,620 | $64,220 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $54,950 | $56,050 | 30 | 1 | $58,910 | $58,910 |
| Washington | $54,720 | $53,580 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $54,540 | $52,060 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $53,520 | $49,780 | 240 | 2 | $50,550 | $49,660 |
| Connecticut | $52,350 | $47,160 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $49,710 | $49,970 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $49,440 | $46,490 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $49,280 | $50,320 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $48,520 | $47,980 | 140 | 1 | $49,710 | $49,710 |
| Nevada | $47,230 | $46,190 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $46,690 | $43,840 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $46,370 | $40,650 | 190 | 1 | $45,910 | $45,910 |
| Ohio | $43,050 | $43,530 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $42,100 | $38,710 | 320 | 1 | $41,560 | $41,560 |
| North Carolina | $41,910 | $41,350 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $41,760 | $41,740 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $41,080 | $40,970 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $40,200 | $37,020 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $39,280 | $33,840 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $38,730 | $37,740 | 50 | 1 | $41,040 | $41,040 |
| Iowa | $36,800 | $35,120 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $36,330 | $35,880 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $35,890 | $33,270 | 270 | 1 | $39,620 | $39,620 |
Crematory Operators salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $58,910 | $59,510 | $28.32 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,550 | $47,000 | $24.30 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,710 | $50,330 | $23.90 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,660 | $45,020 | $23.87 | 40 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,910 | $38,980 | $22.07 | 80 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,560 | $39,240 | $19.98 | 70 |
| Louisville, KY | $41,040 | $37,750 | $19.73 | 30 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,620 | $36,180 | $19.05 | n/a |
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Crematory Operators salary: questions
Where do crematory operators make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $58,910 a year, among the 8 metro areas we cover.
What is the average crematory operators salary in the U.S.?
$45,670 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $43,650, so half of crematory operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should crematory operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of crematory operators nationwide earn between $37,020 (25th percentile) and $50,380 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays crematory operators the most?
Wisconsin, with a statewide average of $62,620 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is crematory operators pay the lowest?
Dallas, TX, at $39,620 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-4012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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