Crematory Operators Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $48,480 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $32,050
90th percentile $53,420
Employed locally 40
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,050
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $49,320
    90th
    $53,420

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Crematory Operators salary is 24% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,500
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,290

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,600
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,690
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Scranton, PA is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.68 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Scranton, PA is 13.1% 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 Scranton?

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