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Crematory Operators |
(O*NET 39-4012.00, SOC 39-4012) |
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What 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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Wages
Wage rates not available for Vermont but may be for the nation and other states at CareerOneStop |
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Industries of Employment
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
| 32% |
| 16% |
- Personal and laundry services
| 15% |
| 5% |
- Nursing and residential care facilities
| 5% |
* You're seeing information for "Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other" because it includes "Crematory Operators" for which industries of employment information is not available. |
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Projected Employment
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Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
50 |
2030 employment |
65 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
2.7% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
9 |
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Education and Experience:
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Job Zone
Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP |
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