Crematory Operators in Arizona make a median of $39,270 a year, or about $18.88 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $66K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Arizona. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Crematory Operators salary percentiles in Arizona: 10th percentile $35,630, 25th percentile $38,930, median $39,270, 75th percentile $61,180, 90th percentile $65,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level crematory operators (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $39,270 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,630, and experienced crematory operators can clear $65,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Arizona?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,718/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 52.9% 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 Arizona?▼
Arizona 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 $40,732 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.
