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Crematory Operators is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Crematory Operators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-4012 |
| title | Crematory Operators |
| onet code | 39-4012.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 2,950 |
| a mean | 44,790 |
| a median | 42,880 |
| a pct10 | 31,970 |
| a pct25 | 35,890 |
| a pct75 | 49,800 |
| a pct90 | 60,260 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 20 |
The day-to-day work of a crematory operators typically centers on clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Median annual pay is highest in Maryland at $69,010 and lowest in South Carolina at $31,510 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York) average $56,486. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $69,010 | $60,980 | $32,680 | $76,110 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $59,240 | $56,720 | $44,660 | $68,370 | — |
| Massachusetts | $52,240 | $50,650 | $41,360 | $57,330 | 50 |
| Colorado | $51,450 | $54,000 | $38,250 | $71,590 | 80 |
| New York | $50,490 | $57,080 | $46,840 | $90,330 | 30 |
| California | $49,860 | $52,370 | $39,850 | $66,560 | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,480 | $48,120 | $32,600 | $57,860 | 410 |
| Washington | $47,480 | $47,960 | $39,820 | $57,570 | 80 |
| Nevada | $45,260 | $45,230 | $31,110 | $47,130 | 70 |
| Michigan | $44,710 | $43,970 | $39,230 | $50,330 | 100 |
| Virginia | $43,190 | $43,630 | $35,560 | $50,900 | — |
| Ohio | $42,600 | $43,960 | $35,710 | $59,040 | 190 |
| Oregon | $41,770 | $43,350 | $31,080 | $65,950 | 110 |
| Illinois | $41,600 | $43,660 | $30,980 | $57,380 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $39,900 | $49,520 | $35,460 | $75,860 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $39,550 | $41,980 | $30,040 | $54,910 | 100 |
| Arizona | $39,270 | $47,070 | $35,630 | $65,800 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $38,840 | $39,390 | $30,060 | $50,060 | — |
| Indiana | $37,930 | $40,840 | $33,120 | $53,070 | 130 |
| Florida | $37,300 | $39,170 | $32,050 | $46,320 | 440 |
| Kansas | $35,750 | $36,170 | $31,970 | $37,610 | — |
| Texas | $33,040 | $39,290 | $28,920 | $45,970 | 220 |
| Alabama | $32,040 | $36,840 | $30,220 | $48,090 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $31,510 | $30,400 | $20,300 | $34,370 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for crematory operators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Cremation Arranger or Cremator frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Crematory Operators compares to others in the 39 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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