Dental Assistant Salary in Oklahoma
Median annual pay in Oklahoma
$45,740
$21.99/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Oklahoma
$52,070
Regional Price Parity: 87.843 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($48,070): −$2,330 (−4.8%)
Oklahoma ranks 40th of 50 states by median pay, and 17th of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,030 | $17.32 |
| 25th percentile | $37,210 | $17.89 |
| Median | $45,740 | $21.99 |
| 75th percentile | $47,990 | $23.07 |
| 90th percentile | $58,430 | $28.09 |
Employment
- Employment in Oklahoma
- 4,550
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Oklahoma
- $45,740
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $48,070
- Difference
- −$2,330 (−4.8%)
Cost of living
$45,740 ÷ 87.843 × 100 = $52,070
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | ||
| 38th | $45,970 | $50,618 22nd |
| Idaho | ||
| 39th | $45,880 | $48,045 35th |
| Oklahoma This page | ||
| 40th | $45,740 | $52,070 17th |
| Texas | ||
| 41st | $45,430 | $46,808 39th |
| Wyoming | ||
| 42nd | $44,990 | $48,538 33rd |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Hygienist salary in Oklahoma
$97,580/year Oklahoma
- Medical Assistant salary in Oklahoma
$38,750/year Oklahoma
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Oklahoma
$40,160/year Oklahoma
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in Oklahoma
$49,940/year Oklahoma
- Dental Laboratory Technician salary in the U.S.
$49,610/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +7.4%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Dental Assistant salary in nearby places
- Dental Assistant salary in Arkansas
$42,830/year Arkansas
- Dental Assistant salary in Colorado
$48,340/year Colorado
- Dental Assistant salary in Missouri
$45,970/year Missouri
- Dental Assistant salary in New Mexico
$44,400/year New Mexico
- Dental Assistant salary in Texas
$45,430/year Texas
- Dental Assistant salary in the U.S.
$48,070/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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