Dental Assistant salary in Oklahoma
What dental assistants earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,740$21.99 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$37,210 – $47,990Top 10%: $58,430+
Jobs4,5501.07× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Oklahoma cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46,250 | $22.24 | 1,820 |
| Tulsa, OK | $46,510 | $22.36 | 1,440 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $44,620 | $21.45 | 470 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $45,430 | $21.84 | 310 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,160 | $17.87 | 220 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $44,730 | $21.51 | 140 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $45,090 | $21.68 | 130 |
| Lawton, OK | $43,430 | $20.88 | 120 |
| Enid, OK | $37,320 | $17.94 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oklahoma
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Virginia · $46,670 Nebraska · $46,660 Missouri · $45,970 Idaho · $45,880 Texas · $45,430 Wyoming · $44,990
Other healthcare salaries in Oklahoma
Registered Nurses · $82,920 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,710 Nursing Assistants · $35,930 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,320 Medical Assistants · $38,750 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $53,300 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,160 Nurse Practitioners · $133,390 Pharmacists · $135,140 Dental Hygienists · $97,580 Physical Therapists · $98,590
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Oklahoma?
Dental Assistants in Oklahoma earned a median of $45,740 a year ($21.99 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $37,210 to $47,990.
Where in Oklahoma do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Tulsa, OK at $46,510.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.