Crematory Operators Salary in California

Crematory operators in California earn the most in Los Angeles (average $50,550 a year) and the least in Riverside ($49,660), across the 2 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crematory operators average at $53,520 and the median at $49,780 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,670.

Crematory Operators average salary by city in California

Los Angeles$50,550
Riverside$49,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Los Angeles	$50,550	$47,000	$46,540	$41,571	114
Riverside	$49,660	$45,020	$45,010	$40,910	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Crematory Operators salary in other states

Crematory Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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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