Highest-paying states for crematory operators
Massachusetts leads at $56,050 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $56,050 | $46,040–$59,510 |
| Washington | $53,580 | $48,140–$58,960 |
| Colorado | $52,060 | $47,150–$63,190 |
| Delaware | $50,320 | $48,010–$50,620 |
| Arizona | $49,970 | $43,740–$57,180 |
| California | $49,780 | $46,680–$60,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,980 | $43,040–$49,720 |
| Connecticut | $47,160 | $46,120–$66,750 |
| Kansas | $46,490 | $45,710–$57,310 |
| Nevada | $46,190 | $43,670–$47,680 |
| West Virginia | $43,840 | $41,670–$44,250 |
| Ohio | $43,530 | $39,350–$45,940 |
| Illinois | $41,740 | $37,450–$42,980 |
| North Carolina | $41,350 | $35,970–$48,300 |
| Michigan | $40,970 | $34,160–$46,660 |
| Indiana | $40,650 | $38,170–$57,640 |
| Florida | $38,710 | $37,360–$43,180 |
| Kentucky | $37,740 | $34,200–$41,170 |
| Oregon | $37,020 | $35,970–$44,010 |
| Alabama | $33,840 | $33,840–$47,800 |
| Texas | $33,270 | $30,830–$37,320 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.