Crematory Operators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $37,290 -13% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $32,520
90th percentile $46,360
Employed locally 80
National median $42,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,520
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $42,010
    90th
    $46,360

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Crematory Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Crematory Operators salary is 48% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $36,810

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Animal Caretakers $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crematory Operators make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Crematory Operators in Tampa, FL is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Crematory Operators salaries?

    The median Crematory Operators salary in Tampa, FL is 13% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Crematory Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,520 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.