Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Morticians and Funeral Arrangers
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Illinois earn a median of $69,600 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($55,010)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,740; the top 10% earn over $104,570. Nationally the range is $33,350 to $88,620.
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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay in Illinois
How much do morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers make in Illinois?
The median is $69,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,740 and the top 10% earn over $104,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 48 (+27% vs. the national median of $55,010). Living costs are not included.