Crematory Operators
SOC Code: 39-4012 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Crematory Operators. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | $38,272 | $49,566 | $60,882 | $72,176 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $38,501 | $48,235 | $57,949 | $67,683 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,674 | $53,456 | $59,218 | $65,000 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $47,486 | $53,144 | $58,802 | $64,459 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,349 | $48,838 | $55,349 | $61,838 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $40,581 | $47,611 | $54,642 | $61,672 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,965 | $52,499 | $57,034 | $61,568 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $47,965 | $52,499 | $57,034 | $61,568 |
| Elmira, NY | $47,965 | $52,499 | $57,034 | $61,568 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,965 | $52,499 | $57,034 | $61,568 |
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