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Top 8 cities for crematory operators by average salary
| Boston, MA | $58,910 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,710 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,660 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,910 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,560 |
| Louisville, KY | $41,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,620 |
Map: Crematory Operators salary by metro area
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Crematory Operators salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $58,910 | $58,910 |
| California | 2 | $50,550 | $49,660 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $49,710 | $49,710 |
| Indiana | 1 | $45,910 | $45,910 |
| Florida | 1 | $41,560 | $41,560 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $41,040 | $41,040 |
| Texas | 1 | $39,620 | $39,620 |
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Crematory Operators salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $58,910 | $59,510 | $28.32 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,550 | $47,000 | $24.30 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,710 | $50,330 | $23.90 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,660 | $45,020 | $23.87 | 40 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,910 | $38,980 | $22.07 | 80 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,560 | $39,240 | $19.98 | 70 |
| Louisville, KY | $41,040 | $37,750 | $19.73 | 30 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,620 | $36,180 | $19.05 | n/a |
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Crematory Operators salary: questions
Where do crematory operators make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $58,910 a year, among the 8 metro areas we cover.
What is the average crematory operators salary in the U.S.?
$46,742 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is crematory operators pay the lowest?
Dallas, TX, at $39,620 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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