Profession

Crematory Operators

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.

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Kentucky

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
39-4012SOC 2018 39-4012
GroupAll
Median43,650 USD
Average45,670 USD
Middle 50%37,020 USD - 50,380 USD
Decile range33,270 USD - 62,460 USD
Bottom decile33,270 USD
Top decile62,460 USD
🇺🇸 Kentucky2025
39-4012SOC 2018 39-4012
GroupAll
Median37,740 USD
Average38,730 USD
Middle 50%34,200 USD - 41,170 USD
Decile range32,150 USD - 50,990 USD
Bottom decile32,150 USD
Top decile50,990 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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