Crematory Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $47,530 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $64,520
Employed locally 60
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $56,190
    90th
    $64,520

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Crematory Operators salary is 49% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,640
    California $49,860
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $43,390
    North Carolina $39,550

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 10.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.