Crematory Operators in Alabama make a median of $32,040 a year, or about $15.41 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Crematory Operators salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $30,220, 25th percentile $30,270, median $32,040, 75th percentile $46,010, 90th percentile $48,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level crematory operators (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $32,040 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,220, and experienced crematory operators can clear $48,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,196/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 49.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a crematory operators salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median crematory operators salary is worth about $36,261 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do crematory operators get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
