How much does a mortician make in Illinois?
$69,600a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Illinois. That is $33.46 an hour or $5,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.46
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,740Median: $69,600Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.27 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $81,440 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 1. Delaware | $81,530 |
| 2. Utah | $72,800 |
| 3. Illinois | $69,600 |
| 4. New Jersey | $69,110 |
| 5. Nebraska | $64,310 |
| 6. Iowa | $63,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $33.46 ($69,600 a year).
Do morticians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $69,600 against $55,010 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Illinois rank for mortician pay?
Illinois ranks 3 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays morticians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $81,440 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.