Carpet Installer Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Carpet Installers in Oklahoma, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$42,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#39 of 45
50 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Oklahoma?

Carpet Installers in Oklahoma take home a median of $42,490 annually — roughly $20.43 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $50,340.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $38,870 while the top 10% make $45,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,280 and $42,790 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,870$18.69
25th percentile (early career)$40,280$19.37
50th percentile (median)$42,490$20.43
75th percentile (experienced)$42,790$20.57
90th percentile (top earners)$45,020$21.64

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 39th out of 45 states and territories for Carpet Installer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$115,180
2Minnesota$85,910
3Alaska$76,790
4Tennessee$74,510
5Nevada$67,040

Working as a Carpet Installer in Oklahoma

Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Carpet Installers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Oklahoma pay ($42,490) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Oklahoma?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Oklahoma is $42,490 per year, or about $20.43 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,870 at the entry level to $45,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Carpet Installers about 16% less than the national median of $50,340. Oklahoma ranks 39th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Carpet Installers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $42,490 a year. About 50 Carpet Installers are employed in Oklahoma. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.