How much does a funeral attendant make in Chicago?
$36,030a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.32
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,030Highest 10%: $45,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 75th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| 90th | $45,330 | $21.79 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants.
| Davenport, IA | $37,980 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.32 ($36,030 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $36,030 against $35,680 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,690, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for funeral attendant pay?
41 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a funeral attendant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,330 or more.
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.