Dental Assistants Salary in Oklahoma

Dental assistants in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $45,490 a year) and the least in Enid ($40,360), across the 4 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental assistants average at $44,790 and the median at $45,740 for 4,550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,200.

Dental Assistants average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$45,490
Lawton$45,290
Tulsa$44,820
Enid$40,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$45,490	$46,250	$36,910	$37,230	90
Lawton	$45,290	$43,430	$40,330	$37,078	86
Tulsa	$44,820	$46,510	$37,630	$36,721	89
Enid	$40,360	$37,320	$36,970	$33,339	84

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Assistants salary in other states

Dental Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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