Crematory Operators Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $43,390 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.86
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $57,600
Employed locally 80
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $43,390
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $57,600

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Crematory Operators salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crematory Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maryland $69,010
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,570
    New Jersey $59,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $54,810

    Nearby metros — Crematory Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,340
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,480
    Illinois $41,600
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $37,750

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,110
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $51,680
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,560
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,350
    Animal Caretakers $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Chicago, IL-IN is $20.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 1.2% above the national median of $42,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Crematory Operators in Chicago?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.