Illinois Median
$41,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $43,650
State Rank
#14 of 24
190 employed here
How much does a Crematory Operator make in Illinois?
Crematory Operators in Illinois take home a median of $41,740 annually — roughly $20.07 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $43,650.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $36,520 while the top 10% make $47,120 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,450 and $42,980 a year.
Crematory Operator salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,520 | $17.56 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,450 | $18.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $41,740 | $20.07 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $42,980 | $20.66 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,120 | $22.65 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 14th out of 24 states and territories for Crematory Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Crematory Operator salary in other states
Wisconsin $64,220Massachusetts $56,050Washington $53,580Colorado $52,060Delaware $50,320Arizona $49,970California $49,780Pennsylvania $47,980Connecticut $47,160Kansas $46,490Nevada $46,190West Virginia $43,840Ohio $43,530North Carolina $41,350Michigan $40,970Indiana $40,650Florida $38,710Kentucky $37,740Oregon $37,020Tennessee $35,880Iowa $35,120Alabama $33,840Texas $33,270
Working as a Crematory Operator in Illinois
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Crematory Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($41,740) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Crematory Operator make in Illinois?
The median Crematory Operator salary in Illinois is $41,740 per year, or about $20.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,520 at the entry level to $47,120 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Crematory Operators about 4% less than the national median of $43,650. Illinois ranks 14th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Crematory Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $41,740 a year. About 190 Crematory Operators are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.