Crematory Operators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $62,570 +45.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $64,670
Employed locally 30
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $43,590
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $64,670
    90th
    $64,670

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Crematory Operators salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crematory Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maryland $69,010
    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
    Massachusetts $52,240

    Nearby metros — Crematory Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,640
    California $49,860
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $47,530
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $43,390
    North Carolina $39,550

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,770
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,130
    Childcare Workers $37,020
    Recreation Workers $36,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,200
    Gambling Dealers $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Riverside, CA is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Riverside, CA is 45.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,590.