What do they do?

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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Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Crematory Operators is projected to Decline 4 percent from 2022 to 2032

Projected Employment in OH

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  • -4.2%

    Change

    Ranks #24 in job growth rate
    30

    Job Openings

    Ranks #5 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (27%)
  • Some college, no degree  (22%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (22%)
  • Associate's degree  (18%)
  • Master's degree  (6%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (5%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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