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Crematory Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crematory Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,780
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.2% vs 2024
$53,520
Mean Salary
$49,780
Median Salary
$23.93
Hourly Rate
240 people work as Crematory Operators in California
Crematory Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crematory Operators in California earn a median salary of $49,780 per year ($4,148/month).
This is 11.9% above the national average of $44,478.
California ranks #7 out of 24 states for Crematory Operators pay.
Approximately 240 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.2% 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 California range from $44,030 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,190 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,680 and $60,190.
Median $49,780
P10: $44,030P25: $46,680P75: $60,190P90: $67,190
10th
$44,030
25th
$46,680
Median
$49,780
75th
$60,190
90th
$67,190
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,030
$21.17
$3,669
25th Percentile
$46,680
$22.44
$3,890
Median (50th)
$49,780
$23.93
$4,148
75th Percentile
$60,190
$28.94
$5,015
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,190
$32.30
$5,599
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Crematory Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Crematory Operators in California is $49,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,520.
What is the salary range for a Crematory Operators in California?
Salaries for Crematory Operators in California range from $44,030 at the 10th percentile to $67,190 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,680 and $60,190.
What is the starting salary for a Crematory Operators in California?
Entry-level Crematory Operators positions in California typically start around $44,030 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Crematory Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 240 people are employed as Crematory Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in California is approximately $23.93 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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