Crematory Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $49,300 +15% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $42,220
90th percentile $55,770
Employed locally 60
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,220
    25th
    $42,220
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $52,590
    90th
    $55,770

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 44% Median Crematory Operators salary is 56% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $54,810
    Washington $47,480
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,290

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    Manicurists and Pedicurists $49,580
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $38,760
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Seattle, WA is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.81 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 15% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,220 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,220.