Wages vary by employer and the attendant's level of responsibility.
Funeral attendants who work full time may receive benefits. Typical benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Funeral attendants (SOC 39-4021)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $15.00 | $16.26 | $17.25 |
| Yearly | $31,203 | $33,815 | $35,861 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $14.91 | $15.28 | $17.01 |
| Yearly | $31,017 | $31,785 | $35,383 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $16.06 | $16.45 | $17.25 |
| Yearly | $33,407 | $34,227 | $35,864 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.05 | $17.42 |
| Yearly | $29,948 | $35,475 | $36,228 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $14.84 | $14.91 | $17.20 |
| Yearly | $30,878 | $31,025 | $35,758 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $14.70 | $14.87 | $17.48 |
| Yearly | $30,570 | $30,936 | $36,365 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $14.50 | $14.90 | $17.32 |
| Yearly | $30,157 | $30,988 | $36,019 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $14.93 | $15.19 | $15.43 |
| Yearly | $31,064 | $31,591 | $32,087 | |
| United States | Hourly | $14.14 | $16.64 | $18.86 |
| Yearly | $29,420 | $34,610 | $39,230 | |