Dental Hygienists Salary in Oklahoma

Dental hygienists in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $99,850 a year) and the least in Lawton ($91,040), across the 3 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $98,000 and the median at $97,580 for 2,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$99,850
Tulsa$97,880
Lawton$91,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$99,850	$97,110	$96,140	$75,127	90
Tulsa	$97,880	$100,350	$96,090	$73,829	89
Lawton	$91,040	$92,210	$85,500	$69,325	86

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

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists 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 29-1292.
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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