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 by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 40 | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| California | 330 | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| Colorado | 80 | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| Florida | 140 | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Illinois | 30 | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| Indiana | 120 | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| Maryland | $38,730 | $18.62 | ||
| Massachusetts | 70 | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| Michigan | 50 | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| Nevada | $34,480 | $16.58 | ||
| New York | $39,090 | $18.79 | ||
| North Carolina | 150 | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| Ohio | 110 | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| Oregon | 30 | $29,960 | $14.40 | |
| Pennsylvania | 110 | $46,250 | $22.23 | |
| South Carolina | 50 | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| Tennessee | $32,340 | $15.55 | ||
| Virginia | 70 | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Washington | 90 | $49,090 | $23.60 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals for licensure as embalmers and morticians. Includes instruction in pathogenic microbiology, systematic pathology, thanatochemistry, gross anatomy, clinical mortuary science, embalming, restorative art, applicable laws and regulations, and special services such as cremation and preparations required by specific religious communities.
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Associate Degree
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL
Associate Degree
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
Associate Degree
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
Associate Degree
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
Certificate
Any instructional program in funeral service and mortuary science not listed above.
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH
Associate Degree
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
Associate Degree
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$39,660 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as crematory operators.
- Less than high school 6%
- High school graduate 25%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 17%
- Bachelor’s degree 20%
- Master’s degree 4%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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