Crematory Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $54,810 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.35
10th percentile $46,960
90th percentile $68,370
Employed locally 60
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,960
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $54,810
    75th
    $68,370
    90th
    $68,370

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Crematory Operators salary is 44% 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
    Massachusetts $52,240

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,220
    Recreation Workers $37,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $26.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.87 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 27.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,960 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.