Dentist, General salary in Oklahoma
What dentists, general earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$166,170$79.89 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$107,880 – $228,710Top 10%: $346,890+
Jobs9800.72× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Oklahoma cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $165,280 | $79.46 | 390 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $196,740 | $94.59 | 290 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $165,060 | $79.36 | 100 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $159,290 | $76.58 | 90 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $176,000 | $84.62 | 70 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $124,190 | $59.71 | 50 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $125,230 | $60.21 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oklahoma
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Hawaii · $167,820 Ohio · $167,410 Montana · $167,200 Indiana · $166,650 Colorado · $166,240 California · $165,950
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 Dental Assistants · $45,740 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $53,300 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,160 Nurse Practitioners · $133,390 Pharmacists · $135,140 Dental Hygienists · $97,580
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Oklahoma?
Dentists, General in Oklahoma earned a median of $166,170 a year ($79.89 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $107,880 to $228,710.
Where in Oklahoma do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Oklahoma City, OK at $196,740.
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.