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Crematory Operators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crematory Operators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,740
Median Annual Salary
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+0.3% vs 2024
$41,760
Mean Salary
$41,740
Median Salary
$20.07
Hourly Rate
190 people work as Crematory Operators in Illinois
Crematory Operators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crematory Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $41,740 per year ($3,478/month).
This is 6.2% below the national average of $44,478.
Illinois ranks #14 out of 24 states for Crematory Operators pay.
Approximately 190 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.3% 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 Illinois range from $36,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,120 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,450 and $42,980.
Median $41,740
P10: $36,520P25: $37,450P75: $42,980P90: $47,120
10th
$36,520
25th
$37,450
Median
$41,740
75th
$42,980
90th
$47,120
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,520
$17.56
$3,043
25th Percentile
$37,450
$18.00
$3,120
Median (50th)
$41,740
$20.07
$3,478
75th Percentile
$42,980
$20.66
$3,581
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,120
$22.65
$3,926
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Crematory Operators in Illinois is $41,740 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,760.
What is the salary range for a Crematory Operators in Illinois?
Salaries for Crematory Operators in Illinois range from $36,520 at the 10th percentile to $47,120 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,450 and $42,980.
What is the starting salary for a Crematory Operators in Illinois?
Entry-level Crematory Operators positions in Illinois typically start around $36,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Crematory Operators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 190 people are employed as Crematory Operators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in Illinois is approximately $20.07 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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