What are the main factors that influence a Cemetery Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Cemetery Worker?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Cemetery Worker roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cemetery Worker's salary?

A Cemetery Worker's salary grows with experience: a Cemetery Worker (0-1 years)earns $42,213, a Groundskeeper, Sr. (1-3 years)earns $46,262, a Building and Grounds Supervisor I (3+ years)earns $66,364, a Building and Grounds Supervisor II (3+ years)earns $85,242, a Building and Grounds Supervisor III (3-5 years)earns $94,294,

What are the highest paying states for a Cemetery Worker?

Cemetery Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cemetery Worker roles are District of Columbia $43,422, California $43,257, Massachusetts $42,681. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cemetery Worker roles make?

Salaries for Cemetery Worker level roles vary by specialization: Cemetery Sales Manager: $126,187; Cemetery Sales: $95,647; Cemetery Manager: $64,680; Cemetery Superintendent: $61,052; Cemetery Director: $58,787.

Cemetery Worker Salary in Washington

How much does a Cemetery Worker make in Washington?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cemetery Worker in Washington is $42,524 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Cemetery Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,589
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,899 to $46,745
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,598

10% $35,598

50% (Median) $42,524

90% $50,589

Cemetery Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,745	$3,895	$899	$22
Average	$42,524	$3,544	$818	$20
25th Percentile	$38,899	$3,242	$748	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Cemetery Worker Salaries

A Cemetery Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cemetery Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cemetery Worker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,213
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,262
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,364
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,242
Expert (over 8 years): $94,294

Levels	Salary
Cemetery ... Level Cemetery Worker	$42,213
Groundske... Level Cemetery Worker	$46,262
Building ... Level Cemetery Worker	$66,364
Building ... Level Cemetery Worker	$85,242
Building ... Level Cemetery Worker	$94,294

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How Do Cemetery Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cemetery Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,422.
California: $43,257.
Massachusetts: $42,681.

District of Columbia $43,422 California $43,257 Massachusetts $42,681 Washington $42,524 New Jersey $42,508 Alaska $42,453 Connecticut $41,912 New York $41,692

Hawaii $40,990 Rhode Island $40,661 Maryland $40,437 Minnesota $40,131 Colorado $40,014 Illinois $39,974 Oregon $39,825 Delaware $39,716

New Hampshire $39,647 Virginia $39,492 Pennsylvania $39,041 Nevada $38,814 North Dakota $38,739 Michigan $38,621 Wisconsin $38,578 Vermont $38,492

Texas $38,253 Maine $38,237 Arizona $38,214 Ohio $38,186 Georgia $37,825 Indiana $37,645 Wyoming $37,610 Utah $37,555

Iowa $37,531 Kansas $37,343 Louisiana $37,288 North Carolina $37,268 Missouri $37,261 Florida $37,108 Montana $37,025 Nebraska $36,947

Kentucky $36,904 South Carolina $36,747 Tennessee $36,649 Idaho $36,610 New Mexico $36,323 Oklahoma $36,261 Alabama $36,029 South Dakota $35,641

Arkansas $35,429 West Virginia $35,315 Mississippi $34,974

Top Paying Cities for Cemetery Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $42,471
Federal Way: $42,453
Bellevue: $43,326

Auburn, WA $42,471

Federal Way, WA $42,453

Bellevue, WA $43,326

Black Diamond, WA $42,244

Bothell, WA $43,121

Burton, WA $42,531

Carnation, WA $42,483

Duvall, WA $42,623

Edmonds, WA $42,985

Enumclaw, WA $41,627

Fall City, WA $42,673

Hobart, WA $42,509

Issaquah, WA $42,821

Kenmore, WA $43,210

Kent, WA $42,509

Kirkland, WA $43,298

Lynnwood, WA $42,897

Maple Valley, WA $42,472

Medina, WA $43,338

Mercer Island, WA $43,323

Mountlake Terrace, WA $43,013

North Bend, WA $42,059

Pacific, WA $42,447

Preston, WA $42,740

Ravensdale, WA $42,132

Redmond, WA $43,236

Redondo, WA $42,501

Renton, WA $42,967

Rollingbay, WA $42,813

Seahurst, WA $43,046

Snoqualmie, WA $42,378

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $41,126

Vashon, WA $42,562

Woodinville, WA $42,974

Sammamish, WA $43,088

Mill Creek, WA $42,709

Seattle, WA $43,351

Bainbridge Island, WA $42,874

Everett, WA $42,751

Acme, WA $40,533

Anacortes, WA $40,915

Blakely Island, WA $40,635

Arlington, WA $42,151

Baring, WA $41,823

Bellingham, WA $40,480

Blaine, WA $40,396

Bow, WA $40,576

Burlington, WA $40,802

Clearlake, WA $41,031

Clinton, WA $42,627

Concrete, WA $40,595

Conway, WA $41,660

Coupeville, WA $41,866

Custer, WA $40,443

Darrington, WA $40,612

Deer Harbor, WA $40,659

Deming, WA $40,520

Eastsound, WA $40,501

Everson, WA $40,451

Ferndale, WA $40,462

Freeland, WA $42,397

Friday Harbor, WA $40,734

Gold Bar, WA $41,911

Granite Falls, WA $42,095

Greenbank, WA $42,264

Hamilton, WA $40,942

Index, WA $41,284

La Conner, WA $41,122

Lake Stevens, WA $42,745

North Lakewood, WA $42,468

Langley, WA $42,529

Lopez Island, WA $40,823

Lummi Island, WA $40,485

Lyman, WA $40,927

Lynden, WA $40,445

Maple Falls, WA $40,431

Marblemount, WA $40,515

Marysville, WA $42,753

Monroe, WA $42,400

Mount Vernon, WA $41,196

Mukilteo, WA $42,732

Nooksack, WA $40,446

Oak Harbor, WA $41,402

Olga, WA $40,554

Orcas, WA $40,627

Point Roberts, WA $40,311

Camano Island, WA $42,068

Rockport, WA $39,972

Sedro Woolley, WA $40,823

Shaw Island, WA $40,697

Silvana, WA $42,397

Skykomish, WA $41,085

Snohomish, WA $42,600

Stanwood, WA $42,239

Startup, WA $42,147

Sultan, WA $42,179

Sumas, WA $40,431

Waldron, WA $40,500

Anderson Island, WA $42,129

Ashford, WA $41,339

Beaver, WA $40,207

Bremerton, WA $42,559

Silverdale, WA $42,488

Brinnon, WA $42,034

Buckley, WA $42,180

Burley, WA $42,415

Carbonado, WA $41,815

Carlsborg, WA $41,070

Chimacum, WA $42,022

Clallam Bay, WA $40,213

Dupont, WA $42,051

Eatonville, WA $41,704

Gig Harbor, WA $42,274

Elbe, WA $41,465

Forks, WA $40,279

Fox Island, WA $42,387

Glenoma, WA $40,870

Graham, WA $42,168

Port Hadlock, WA $42,010

Hansville, WA $42,399

Indianola, WA $42,972

Joyce, WA $40,367

Kapowsin, WA $42,017

Keyport, WA $42,629

Kingston, WA $42,713

La Grande, WA $41,646

Lakebay, WA $42,171

La Push, WA $40,356

Longbranch, WA $41,994

Sumner, WA $42,364

Manchester, WA $42,902

Milton, WA $42,429

Mineral, WA $41,044

Morton, WA $40,918

Neah Bay, WA $40,259

Nordland, WA $42,106

Olalla, WA $42,464

Orting, WA $42,114

Packwood, WA $40,135

Port Angeles, WA $41,069

Port Gamble, WA $42,540

Port Ludlow, WA $42,301

Port Orchard, WA $42,585

Port Townsend, WA $41,844

Poulsbo, WA $42,644

Puyallup, WA $42,427

Quilcene, WA $42,124

Randle, WA $40,470

Retsil, WA $42,566

Seabeck, WA $42,386

Sekiu, WA $40,214

Sequim, WA $41,381

South Colby, WA $42,713

South Prairie, WA $42,188

Southworth, WA $42,890

Spanaway, WA $42,266

Steilacoom, WA $42,264

Bonney Lake, WA $42,308

Suquamish, WA $42,837

Tracyton, WA $42,577

Vaughn, WA $42,168

Wauna, WA $42,351

Wilkeson, WA $42,043

Longmire, WA $40,896

Paradise Inn, WA $40,864

Tacoma, WA $42,418

Camp Murray, WA $42,303

Mcchord Afb, WA $42,415

Lakewood, WA $42,410

University Place, WA $42,417

Olympia, WA $41,582

Lacey, WA $41,677

Tumwater, WA $41,599

Aberdeen, WA $40,921

Adna, WA $41,067

Allyn, WA $42,121

Amanda Park, WA $40,466

Bay Center, WA $40,504

Belfair, WA $42,206

Bucoda, WA $41,585

Centralia, WA $41,520

Chehalis, WA $41,323

Cinebar, WA $41,261

Copalis Beach, WA $40,551

Copalis Crossing, WA $40,481

Cosmopolis, WA $41,150

Curtis, WA $40,764

Doty, WA $41,183

East Olympia, WA $41,656

Elma, WA $41,546

Ethel, WA $40,950

Galvin, WA $41,496

Grapeview, WA $41,949

Grayland, WA $40,536

Hoodsport, WA $41,818

Hoquiam, WA $40,793

Humptulips, WA $40,624

Lebam, WA $40,729

Lilliwaup, WA $42,025

Littlerock, WA $41,584

Mccleary, WA $41,593

Mckenna, WA $41,775

Malone, WA $41,541

Matlock, WA $41,560

Menlo, WA $40,751

Moclips, WA $40,486

Montesano, WA $41,391

Mossyrock, WA $40,630

Napavine, WA $41,217

Neilton, WA $40,587

Oakville, WA $41,502

Ocean Shores, WA $40,606

Onalaska, WA $41,266

Pacific Beach, WA $40,488

Pe Ell, WA $40,851

Quinault, WA $40,697

Rainier, WA $41,655

Raymond, WA $40,801

Rochester, WA $41,516

Roy, WA $41,988

Ryderwood, WA $40,575

Salkum, WA $40,923

Satsop, WA $41,466

Shelton, WA $41,724

Silver Creek, WA $40,909

South Bend, WA $40,486

Taholah, WA $40,439

Tahuya, WA $41,957

Tenino, WA $41,616

Tokeland, WA $40,575

Toledo, WA $40,749

Union, WA $41,840

Vader, WA $40,719

Westport, WA $40,620

Winlock, WA $40,904

Yelm, WA $41,632

Amboy, WA $40,767

Appleton, WA $39,994

Ariel, WA $40,660

Battle Ground, WA $40,883

Bingen, WA $40,341

Brush Prairie, WA $40,934

Camas, WA $40,931

Carrolls, WA $40,593

Carson, WA $40,651

Castle Rock, WA $40,627

Cathlamet, WA $40,489

Centerville, WA $39,855

Chinook, WA $40,178

Cougar, WA $40,477

Dallesport, WA $39,939

Glenwood, WA $39,967

Goldendale, WA $39,842

Grays River, WA $40,443

Heisson, WA $40,859

Husum, WA $40,248

Ilwaco, WA $40,201

Kalama, WA $40,611

Kelso, WA $40,683

Klickitat, WA $39,940

La Center, WA $40,849

Long Beach, WA $40,280

Longview, WA $40,659

Lyle, WA $39,959

Nahcotta, WA $40,273

Naselle, WA $40,315

North Bonneville, WA $40,605

Ocean Park, WA $40,490

Oysterville, WA $40,363

Ridgefield, WA $40,893

Rosburg, WA $40,265

Seaview, WA $40,260

Silverlake, WA $40,643

Skamokawa, WA $40,375

Stevenson, WA $40,589

Toutle, WA $40,536

Trout Lake, WA $40,160

Underwood, WA $40,318

Vancouver, WA $41,051

Wahkiacus, WA $39,891

Washougal, WA $40,846

White Salmon, WA $40,205

Wishram, WA $39,845

Woodland, WA $40,753

Yacolt, WA $40,790

Wenatchee, WA $39,867

East Wenatchee, WA $39,814

Ardenvoir, WA $39,855

Brewster, WA $39,736

Bridgeport, WA $39,689

Carlton, WA $39,749

Cashmere, WA $39,857

Chelan, WA $39,789

Chelan Falls, WA $39,809

Conconully, WA $39,715

Dryden, WA $39,917

Entiat, WA $39,805

Ephrata, WA $39,659

George, WA $39,871

Leavenworth, WA $40,111

Loomis, WA $39,716

Malaga, WA $39,874

Malott, WA $39,729

Mansfield, WA $39,560

Manson, WA $39,799

Marlin, WA $39,480

Mazama, WA $39,757

Methow, WA $39,706

Monitor, WA $39,847

Moses Lake, WA $39,671

Okanogan, WA $39,689

Omak, WA $39,726

Orondo, WA $39,749

Oroville, WA $39,774

Palisades, WA $39,631

Pateros, WA $39,721

Peshastin, WA $39,830

Quincy, WA $39,802

Riverside, WA $39,716

Rock Island, WA $39,730

Soap Lake, WA $39,600

Stehekin, WA $39,767

Stratford, WA $39,500

Tonasket, WA $39,738

Twisp, WA $39,776

Warden, WA $39,821

Waterville, WA $39,640

Wauconda, WA $39,691

Wilson Creek, WA $39,461

Winthrop, WA $39,789

Yakima, WA $39,437

Brownstown, WA $39,437

Buena, WA $39,554

Cle Elum, WA $40,095

Cowiche, WA $39,437

Easton, WA $40,730

Ellensburg, WA $39,478

Naches, WA $40,078

Grandview, WA $40,494

Granger, WA $40,036

Harrah, WA $39,437

Kittitas, WA $39,472

Mabton, WA $40,089

Moxee, WA $39,564

Outlook, WA $40,034

Parker, WA $39,449

Ronald, WA $40,307

Roslyn, WA $40,258

Selah, WA $39,437

South Cle Elum, WA $40,277

Sunnyside, WA $40,665

Thorp, WA $39,611

Tieton, WA $39,437

Toppenish, WA $39,944

Vantage, WA $39,852

Wapato, WA $39,466

White Swan, WA $39,535

Zillah, WA $39,612

Airway Heights, WA $39,986

Chattaroy, WA $39,936

Cheney, WA $39,933

Colbert, WA $39,969

Deer Park, WA $39,928

Edwall, WA $39,881

Elk, WA $39,853

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $39,981

Fairfield, WA $39,893

Ford, WA $39,900

Four Lakes, WA $39,981

Greenacres, WA $39,956

Lamont, WA $39,802

Latah, WA $39,831

Liberty Lake, WA $39,935

Marshall, WA $39,986

Mead, WA $39,940

Medical Lake, WA $39,962

Mica, WA $39,957

Newman Lake, WA $39,913

Nine Mile Falls, WA $39,965

Otis Orchards, WA $39,951

Reardan, WA $39,930

Rockford, WA $39,923

Spangle, WA $39,940

Sprague, WA $39,810

Tekoa, WA $39,771

Tumtum, WA $39,915

Valleyford, WA $39,970

Veradale, WA $39,979

Waverly, WA $39,879

Wellpinit, WA $39,851

Addy, WA $39,796

Albion, WA $39,745

Almira, WA $39,493

Belmont, WA $39,706

Benge, WA $39,681

Boyds, WA $39,699

Chewelah, WA $39,829

Clayton, WA $39,902

Colfax, WA $39,740

Colton, WA $39,479

Colville, WA $39,746

Coulee City, WA $39,521

Coulee Dam, WA $39,638

Creston, WA $39,642

Curlew, WA $39,718

Cusick, WA $39,582

Danville, WA $39,707

Davenport, WA $39,802

Electric City, WA $39,627

Elmer City, WA $39,731

Endicott, WA $39,762

Evans, WA $39,749

Farmington, WA $39,653

Fruitland, WA $39,788

Garfield, WA $39,687

Gifford, WA $39,756

Grand Coulee, WA $39,602

Harrington, WA $39,762

Hartline, WA $39,464

Hay, WA $39,639

Hunters, WA $39,763

Inchelium, WA $39,668

Ione, WA $39,467

Keller, WA $39,591

Kettle Falls, WA $39,725

Lacrosse, WA $39,681

Lamona, WA $39,629

Laurier, WA $39,696

Lincoln, WA $39,759

Loon Lake, WA $39,867

Malden, WA $39,870

Malo, WA $39,743

Marcus, WA $39,870

Metaline, WA $39,643

Metaline Falls, WA $39,414

Mohler, WA $39,731

Nespelem, WA $39,641

Newport, WA $39,705

Northport, WA $39,751

Oakesdale, WA $39,785

Odessa, WA $39,550

Orient, WA $39,687

Palouse, WA $39,622

Pullman, WA $39,599

Republic, WA $39,700

Rice, WA $39,738

Ritzville, WA $39,714

Rosalia, WA $39,882

Saint John, WA $39,797

Springdale, WA $39,851

Steptoe, WA $39,983

Thornton, WA $39,805

Uniontown, WA $39,441

Usk, WA $39,666

Valley, WA $39,833

Wilbur, WA $39,613

Spokane, WA $39,986

Pasco, WA $41,194

Benton City, WA $41,188

Beverly, WA $39,975

Bickleton, WA $39,867

Burbank, WA $41,340

College Place, WA $40,496

Connell, WA $40,370

Dayton, WA $39,703

Dixie, WA $40,078

Eltopia, WA $40,967

Hooper, WA $39,594

Kahlotus, WA $39,927

Kennewick, WA $41,582

Lind, WA $39,719

Mesa, WA $40,849

Othello, WA $40,175

Paterson, WA $40,713

Plymouth, WA $41,376

Pomeroy, WA $39,699

Prescott, WA $40,310

Mattawa, WA $40,274

Prosser, WA $40,786

Richland, WA $41,339

West Richland, WA $41,340

Roosevelt, WA $39,673

Royal City, WA $39,934

Starbuck, WA $39,814

Touchet, WA $40,922

Waitsburg, WA $39,960

Walla Walla, WA $40,319

Wallula, WA $41,240

Washtucna, WA $39,653

Anatone, WA $39,370

Asotin, WA $39,489

Clarkston, WA $39,580

Cemetery Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cemetery Worker roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Cemetery Worker positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cemetery Worker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Cemetery Worker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$55,281	$27.0	30%

Cemetery Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cemetery Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$38,899

Average $42,524/year

$46,745

$3,242

Average $3,544/month

$3,895

$748

Average $818/week

$899

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,745	$3,895	$899	$22
Average	$42,524	$3,544	$818	$20
25th Percentile	$38,899	$3,242	$748	$19

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