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Crematory Operators

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Maryland	$69,010
New Jersey	$59,240
Massachusetts	$52,240
Colorado	$51,450
New York	$50,490
California	$49,860
Pennsylvania	$48,480
Washington	$47,480
Nevada	$45,260
Michigan	$44,710
Virginia	$43,190
Ohio	$42,600
Oregon	$41,770
Illinois	$41,600
West Virginia	$39,900

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Median Annual Salary

$42,880

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.3%

Avg. annual openings

0.6k

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