Funeral Attendants Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,890 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.85
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $37,990
Employed locally 40
National median $34,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $30,890
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $37,990

    Top-paying metros for Funeral Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,700
    New Hampshire $53,420
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $51,230
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,320
    Springfield, MA $46,090

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,120
    Recreation Workers $32,510
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Funeral Attendants make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Funeral Attendants in South Illinois is $14.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.29 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Funeral Attendants salaries?

    The median Funeral Attendants salary in South Illinois is 10.7% below the national median of $34,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Funeral Attendants in South Illinois?

    Entry-level Funeral Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.