Crematory Operators Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $36,810 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $32,050
90th percentile $45,550
Employed locally 50
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,050
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $44,010
    90th
    $45,550

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,500
    Florida $37,300
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,290

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,150
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,050
    Childcare Workers $29,420
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,960
    Animal Caretakers $30,080
    Recreation Workers $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Orlando, FL is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Orlando, FL is 14.2% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,050 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.