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Also called pet crematory operator, cremation arranger, cremator and operations team member.
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Crematory Operator
Crematory operator managing crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments, while preparing bodies, maintaining equipment, and providing support to families during the process
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Cleaned the crematorium area and reduced clutter for easier access, ensuring a respectful and sanitary environment for families and staff
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Prepared the deceased for viewing, including dressing and applying makeup to honor their appearance
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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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Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
| 25th percentile | $37,020 |
|---|---|
| Median | $43,650 |
| 75th percentile | $50,380 |
| State | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL | $33,840 | $33,840 | $47,800 |
| AZ | $43,740 | $49,970 | $57,180 |
| CA | $46,680 | $49,780 | $60,190 |
| CO | $47,150 | $52,060 | $63,190 |
| CT | $46,120 | $47,160 | $66,750 |
| DE | $48,010 | $50,320 | $50,620 |
| FL | $37,360 | $38,710 | $43,180 |
| IA | $33,610 | $35,120 | $35,980 |
| IL | $37,450 | $41,740 | $42,980 |
| IN | $38,170 | $40,650 | $57,640 |
| KS | $45,710 | $46,490 | $57,310 |
| KY | $34,200 | $37,740 | $41,170 |
| MA | $46,040 | $56,050 | $59,510 |
| MI | $34,160 | $40,970 | $46,660 |
| NC | $35,970 | $41,350 | $48,300 |
| NV | $43,670 | $46,190 | $47,680 |
| OH | $39,350 | $43,530 | $45,940 |
| OR | $35,970 | $37,020 | $44,010 |
| PA | $43,040 | $47,980 | $49,720 |
| TN | $35,570 | $35,880 | $38,380 |
| TX | $30,830 | $33,270 | $37,320 |
| WA | $48,140 | $53,580 | $58,960 |
| WI | $61,590 | $64,220 | $68,300 |
| WV | $41,670 | $43,840 | $44,250 |
Other names
pet crematory operator, cremation arranger, cremator, operations team member, ops team member, removal tech, removal technician.
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This page is about the occupation Crematory Operators. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.