Crematory Operators
Code: 39-4012.00
Description: 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.
Typical wages
| 10% | $19,750 |
| 25% | $24,280 |
| Median | $28,420 |
| 75% | $34,880 |
| 90% | $40,200 |
| 10% | $9.5 |
| 25% | $11.67 |
| Median | $13.66 |
| 75% | $16.77 |
| 90% | $19.33 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
111,300 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
128,800 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 17,100 |