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Crematory Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crematory Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,970
Median Annual Salary
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+27.2% vs 2024
$49,710
Mean Salary
$49,970
Median Salary
$24.02
Hourly Rate
40 people work as Crematory Operators in Arizona
Crematory Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crematory Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $49,970 per year ($4,164/month).
This is 12.3% above the national average of $44,478.
Arizona ranks #6 out of 24 states for Crematory Operators pay.
Approximately 40 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 27.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Salaries for Crematory Operators in Arizona range from $39,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,740 and $57,180.
Median $49,970
P10: $39,410P25: $43,740P75: $57,180P90: $57,770
10th
$39,410
25th
$43,740
Median
$49,970
75th
$57,180
90th
$57,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,410
$18.95
$3,284
25th Percentile
$43,740
$21.03
$3,645
Median (50th)
$49,970
$24.02
$4,164
75th Percentile
$57,180
$27.49
$4,765
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,770
$27.77
$4,814
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,710 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Crematory Operators in Arizona is $49,970 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,710.
What is the salary range for a Crematory Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Crematory Operators in Arizona range from $39,410 at the 10th percentile to $57,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,740 and $57,180.
What is the starting salary for a Crematory Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Crematory Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $39,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,740 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Crematory Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 40 people are employed as Crematory Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in Arizona is approximately $24.02 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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