Crematory Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $34,910 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $126,850
Employed locally 70
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $33,040
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $38,290
    90th
    $126,850

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 40% Median Crematory Operators salary is 60% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,760
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    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,330
    Recreation Workers $31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Dallas, TX is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 18.6% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,040.