Crematory Operators
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.
- O*NET-SOC code
39-4012.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$43,650
Employment, U.S.2,970
Median hourly wage$20.98
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33,270 | $37,020 | $43,650 | $50,380 | $62,460 |
By state (24)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 40 | $33,840 | 1.06 |
| Arizona | 40 | $49,970 | 0.70 |
| California | 240 | $49,780 | 0.70 |
| Colorado | 70 | $52,060 | 1.24 |
| Connecticut | 100 | $47,160 | 3.09 |
| Delaware | 30 | $50,320 | 3.26 |
| Florida | 320 | $38,710 | 1.69 |
| Illinois | 190 | $41,740 | 1.61 |
| Indiana | 190 | $40,650 | 3.17 |
| Iowa | $35,120 | ||
| Kansas | 50 | $46,490 | 2.00 |
| Kentucky | 50 | $37,740 | 1.41 |
| Massachusetts | 30 | $56,050 | 0.47 |
| Michigan | 130 | $40,970 | 1.57 |
| Nevada | 80 | $46,190 | 2.60 |
| North Carolina | 150 | $41,350 | 1.58 |
| Ohio | 60 | $43,530 | 0.60 |
| Oregon | 100 | $37,020 | 2.59 |
| Pennsylvania | 140 | $47,980 | 1.24 |
| Tennessee | $35,880 | ||
| Texas | 270 | $33,270 | 1.00 |
| Washington | 70 | $53,580 | 1.05 |
| West Virginia | 30 | $43,840 | 2.32 |
| Wisconsin | $64,220 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Belmar & Associates Mortware
- HMIS Advantage
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
No metro meets the threshold.