Crematory Operators in California
Local pay for crematory operators in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 39-4012
$49,780
median pay, California
240
employed in California
+14.0%
vs U.S. median
+3.3%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What crematory operators earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of crematory operators in California earn between $46,680 and $60,190 a year; the U.S. median is $43,650.
$44,030
P10
$46,680
P25
$49,780
MEDIAN
$60,190
P75
$67,190
P90
Pay by metro in California