What dental hygienists earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $97,110 | $46.69 | 1,420 |
| Tulsa, OK | $100,350 | $48.24 | 820 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $100,120 | $48.14 | 180 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $84,480 | $40.62 | 150 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $98,270 | $47.24 | 130 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $100,870 | $48.49 | 100 |
| Lawton, OK | $92,210 | $44.33 | 70 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $100,480 | $48.31 | 70 |
Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma earned a median of $97,580 a year ($46.91 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $95,980 to $103,210.
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Tulsa, OK at $100,350.
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.