Oklahoma · SOC 39-4031

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Oklahoma

State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)

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Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Oklahoma; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.

Median Salary

$47,780

per year in this state

13% below

National Median

$55,010

per year nationally

Hourly Rate

$22.97/hr

median hourly

Employment

380

jobs in OK

Salary Range in Oklahoma

Annual Salary Distribution

10th$26,200
25th$34,340
Median$47,780
75th$72,440
90th$97,290

What This Means for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Oklahoma

According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Oklahoma ranks #36 of 49 states and territories for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers pay, the middle tier (73rd percentile) nationally. Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers working in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $47,780, which is 13% below the national median of $55,010. OEWS reports the difference but does not identify its cause. The reported wage distribution runs from $26,200 at the 10th percentile to $97,290 at the 90th. OEWS does not separate how much of that spread comes from experience, specialization, employer, industry, schedule, or local market differences.

This page captures the Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers labor market inside Oklahoma using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $47,780 ($22.97/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 380 workers in this SOC code (39-4031). Relative to the national median of $55,010, the state estimate is 13% below. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.

Within Oklahoma, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $26,200, the 25th earns $34,340, the 75th reaches $72,440, and the 90th hits $97,290. The upper boundary is roughly 3.7× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.

Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Oklahoma where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.

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Two OEWS peer sets for this SOC code outside Oklahoma. Same-major-group cards above stay in-state; these neighborhoods are cross-state nearest neighbors.

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS state median annual wage and reported employment for SOC 39-4031. Employment peers exclude states already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers make in Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Oklahoma is $47,780 (13% below national avg). Pay ranges from $26,200 (10th percentile) to $97,290 (90th percentile).
How many Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers work in Oklahoma?
There are approximately 380 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers employed in Oklahoma, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Oklahoma?
The median hourly wage for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers in Oklahoma is $22.97/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Data Sources

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release).

Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Wage estimates include straight-time pay plus items such as tips, commissions, and production bonuses. They exclude employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses. Employment figures represent the estimated number of workers in the occupation across all industries in Oklahoma.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Oklahoma figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.