The average annual wage of the occupations is $44,290 and $21 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Crematory Operators career. Based on BLS data, a total of 3,220 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Crematory Operators is $24,175. The average length of the programs is 83 hours and the average completion time is 18.00 months.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Crematory Operators.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (other) | 1 | $24,175 | $1,146 | 83 Hours | 18.00 Months |
The following 18 occupations are related to Crematory Operators.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Funeral Home Managers | 14,200 | $84,800 | $41 |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Floral Designers | 43,350 | $35,500 | $17 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 122K | $44,040 | $21 |
| Orderlies | 48,710 | $38,440 | $18 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 66,790 | $47,410 | $23 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 116K | $37,310 | $18 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,173K | $36,250 | $17 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 836K | $34,650 | $17 |
| Animal Caretakers | 269K | $33,530 | $16 |
| Embalmers | 3,380 | $56,690 | $27 |
| Funeral Attendants | 32,620 | $35,200 | $17 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | 24,200 | $58,020 | $28 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 49,960 | $53,430 | $26 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 32,630 | $55,500 | $27 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 185K | $31,880 | $15 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,008K | $39,760 | $19 |
The following 3 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Crematory Operators. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.