How much does a funeral attendant make in Illinois?
$35,690a year
Median yearly pay for funeral attendants in Illinois. That is $17.16 an hour or $2,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,690Highest 10%: $45,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 75th | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| 90th | $45,140 | $21.70 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $37,980 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,690 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for funeral attendants.
| 21. Montana | $37,080 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,300 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $36,030 |
| 24. Illinois | $35,690 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,640 |
| 26. Arizona | $35,450 |
| 27. Michigan | $35,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral attendant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.16 ($35,690 a year).
Do funeral attendants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $35,690 against $35,680 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for funeral attendant pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays funeral attendants the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $37,980 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.