Crematory Operators in Illinois

Local pay for crematory operators in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 39-4012

$41,740

median pay, Illinois

190

employed in Illinois

-4.4%

vs U.S. median

+3.3%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What crematory operators earn in Illinois

Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of crematory operators in Illinois earn between $37,450 and $42,980 a year; the U.S. median is $43,650.

$36,520

P10

$37,450

P25

$41,740

MEDIAN

$42,980

P75

$47,120

P90