Crematory Operator Salary
Crematory Operators earn a median $43,650 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$43,650
$20.99 per hour
Range
$33,270 – $62,460
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,970
across the U.S.
Crematory Operator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,253
per year · effective tax rate 14.7%
$3,104Monthly
$1,552Twice a month
$1,433Every 2 weeks
$17.91Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,058
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,706
- Medicare (1.45%)$633
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,253
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,270 | $16.00 | $28,912 |
| 25th percentile | $37,020 | $17.80 | $31,926 |
| Median (50th) | $43,650 | $20.99 | $37,253 |
| 75th percentile | $50,380 | $24.22 | $42,660 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,460 | $30.03 | $52,367 |
Crematory Operator salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $64,220 | $51,736 | $48,460 – $71,270 | — |
| Massachusetts | $56,050 | $44,634 | $43,370 – $59,520 | 30 |
| Washington | $53,580 | $45,232 | $46,740 – $65,650 | 70 |
| Colorado | $52,060 | $42,428 | $37,440 – $72,300 | 70 |
| Delaware | $50,320 | $40,496 | $46,400 – $52,660 | 30 |
| Arizona | $49,970 | $41,290 | $39,410 – $57,770 | 40 |
| California | $49,780 | $40,495 | $44,030 – $67,190 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,980 | $39,259 | $34,520 – $57,190 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $47,160 | $38,876 | $43,390 – $71,040 | 100 |
| Kansas | $46,490 | $37,740 | $38,500 – $59,170 | 50 |
| Nevada | $46,190 | $39,294 | $36,070 – $56,020 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $43,840 | $36,158 | $41,670 – $59,990 | 30 |
| Ohio | $43,530 | $36,742 | $36,190 – $47,990 | 60 |
| Illinois | $41,740 | $33,797 | $36,520 – $47,120 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $41,350 | $34,264 | $34,020 – $49,710 | 150 |
| Michigan | $40,970 | $33,609 | $30,310 – $53,090 | 130 |
| Indiana | $40,650 | $33,673 | $36,420 – $61,580 | 190 |
| Florida | $38,710 | $33,283 | $36,480 – $47,480 | 320 |
| Kentucky | $37,740 | $31,301 | $32,150 – $50,990 | 50 |
| Oregon | $37,020 | $29,516 | $31,200 – $50,990 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $35,880 | $31,010 | $34,580 – $38,380 | — |
| Iowa | $35,120 | $29,716 | $33,610 – $44,330 | — |
| Alabama | $33,840 | $27,943 | $32,270 – $49,540 | 40 |
| Texas | $33,270 | $28,912 | $29,790 – $50,690 | 270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crematory operator make?
The national median salary for crematory operators is $43,650 a year ($20.99 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,270 and the top 10% earn over $62,460. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays crematory operators the most?
Wisconsin has the highest median pay at $64,220.
How many crematory operators are there in the U.S.?
About 2,970 people work as crematory operators nationwide.