SOC 39-4012 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Crematory Operators is $42,890 per year ($20.62/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,880 and $49,795 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $60,258 per year. There are approximately 2,950 crematory operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.37 | $31,970 |
| P25 | $17.25 | $35,880 |
| P50MEDIAN | $20.62 | $42,890 |
| P75 | $23.94 | $49,795 |
| P90 | $28.97 | $60,258 |
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The national median salary for Crematory Operators is $42,890 per year ($20.62/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $49,795 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Crematory Operators is $60,258 per year ($28.97/hr). The 75th percentile is $49,795 per year.
Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $31,970 per year ($15.37/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,880 per year.
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