In Oklahoma, embalmers earn $44,420 at the median, or about $21.36 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Oklahoma. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Embalmers salary percentiles in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $36,810, 25th percentile $37,860, median $44,420, 75th percentile $53,420, 90th percentile $60,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level embalmers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $44,420 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,810, and experienced embalmers can clear $60,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Oklahoma?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,009/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,081/month, which eats 35.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a embalmers salary go in Oklahoma?▼
Oklahoma has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median embalmers salary is worth about $50,789 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do embalmers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
