Dental Assistants pay in Oklahoma
$44,790avg. a year
$21.53 an hour · 4,550 employed
Dental Assistants in Oklahoma earn an average of $44,790 a year. That is $5,410 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $50,200. The best-paying metro area is Oklahoma City, OK at $45,490.
$45,740Median pay
$21.53Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#42Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Oklahoma metro areas
Average pay for dental assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,820 jobs
Oklahoma City, OK
$45,490
$21.87 an hour
2120 jobs
Lawton, OK
$45,290
$21.77 an hour
31,440 jobs
Tulsa, OK
$44,820
$21.55 an hour
470 jobs
Enid, OK
$40,360
$19.41 an hour
5220 jobs
Fort Smith, AR-OK
$40,150
$19.30 an hour
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Dental Assistants pay in Oklahoma, charted
Pay over time
Oklahoma, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Oklahoma dental assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Oklahoma vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50,200 | $24.13 |
| Oklahoma | $44,790 | $21.53 |
| Colorado | $50,230 | $24.15 |
| Missouri | $46,790 | $22.49 |
| New Mexico | $45,130 | $21.70 |
| Texas | $44,830 | $21.55 |
| Arkansas | $42,130 | $20.25 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma
- Medical Assistants$40,370
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,600
- Nursing Assistants$35,920
- Physical Therapist Assistants$57,990
- Phlebotomists$41,610
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,200
Average pay, Oklahoma, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do dental assistants make in Oklahoma?
The average is $44,790 a year, and the median is $45,740. That is $5,410 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $50,200.
What is the hourly wage in Oklahoma?
$21.53 an hour on average; the median is $21.99.
Where in Oklahoma do they earn the most?
Oklahoma City, OK ($45,490), followed by Lawton, OK ($45,290). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Fort Smith, AR-OK ($40,150).
How does Oklahoma rank?
Oklahoma ranks #42 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-9091. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national dental assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.