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Crematory Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crematory Operators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.3% vs 2024
$54,950
Mean Salary
$56,050
Median Salary
$26.95
Hourly Rate
30 people work as Crematory Operators in Massachusetts
Crematory Operators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crematory Operators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $56,050 per year ($4,670/month).
This is 26.0% above the national average of $44,478.
Massachusetts ranks #2 out of 24 states for Crematory Operators pay.
Approximately 30 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 7.3% 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.
Salary Range: Crematory Operators in Massachusetts
Salaries for Crematory Operators in Massachusetts range from $43,370 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,040 and $59,510.
Median $56,050
P10: $43,370P25: $46,040P75: $59,510P90: $59,520
10th
$43,370
25th
$46,040
Median
$56,050
75th
$59,510
90th
$59,520
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,370
$20.85
$3,614
25th Percentile
$46,040
$22.13
$3,836
Median (50th)
$56,050
$26.95
$4,670
75th Percentile
$59,510
$28.61
$4,959
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,520
$28.62
$4,960
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Crematory Operators make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Crematory Operators in Massachusetts is $56,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,950.
What is the salary range for a Crematory Operators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Crematory Operators in Massachusetts range from $43,370 at the 10th percentile to $59,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,040 and $59,510.
What is the starting salary for a Crematory Operators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Crematory Operators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $43,370 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Crematory Operators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 30 people are employed as Crematory Operators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crematory Operators in Massachusetts is approximately $26.95 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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