Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.
Annual wage data for Crematory Operators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
2,950
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $31,970. 25th percentile: U.S. $35,890. 50th percentile: U.S. $42,880. 75th percentile: U.S. $49,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $60,260. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $31,970 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $60,260 |
| Workers on average earn | $44,790 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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