How much does an embalmer make in Illinois?
$61,730a year
Median yearly pay for embalmers in Illinois. That is $29.68 an hour or $5,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.68
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,490Median: $61,730Highest 10%: $75,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,490 | $27.16 | |
| 25th | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 75th | $69,320 | $33.33 | |
| 90th | $75,780 | $36.43 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $63,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for embalmers.
| 6. Kansas | $63,160 |
| 7. Indiana | $62,400 |
| 8. South Carolina | $61,820 |
| 9. Illinois | $61,730 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $60,310 |
| 11. Florida | $60,170 |
| 12. California | $60,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.68 ($61,730 a year).
Do embalmers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,730 against $58,780 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for embalmer pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 28 states.
Which city in Illinois pays embalmers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $63,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.