Crematory Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $37,930 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $52,230
Employed locally 40
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $37,930
    75th
    $40,750
    90th
    $52,230

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,340
    Washington $47,480
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $43,390
    Virginia $43,190
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,600

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,620
    Animal Caretakers $29,090
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,940
    Recreation Workers $29,490
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 11.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.