Dental hygienist salary in Oklahoma
Dental hygienists in Oklahoma earn a median $46.91 an hour, or $97,580 a year, 0.5% below the national median of $47.16. Oklahoma ranks 23 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 2,860 hygienists work in the state.
$46.91
median hourly wage
$97,580
median annual wage
2,860
dental hygienists employed
2.1x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Oklahoma pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39.08 | $81,290 |
| 25th percentile | $46.15 | $95,980 |
| Median | $46.91 | $97,580 |
| 75th percentile | $49.62 | $103,210 |
| 90th percentile | $57.58 | $119,760 |
| Mean (average) | $47.12 | $98,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $46.91 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $97,580 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $57.58 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $45,600 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Oklahoma (nonmetro) | $48.49 | $100,870 | $41.17 to $49.00 | 100 |
| Southwest Oklahoma (nonmetro) | $48.31 | $100,480 | $41.25 to $49.18 | 70 |
| Tulsa, OK | $48.24 | $100,350 | $46.20 to $49.90 | 820 |
| Southeast Oklahoma (nonmetro) | $48.14 | $100,120 | $43.43 to $48.84 | 180 |
| Northeast Oklahoma (nonmetro) | $47.24 | $98,270 | $40.52 to $50.52 | 130 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46.69 | $97,110 | $46.22 to $48.03 | 1,420 |
| Lawton, OK | $44.33 | $92,210 | $41.11 to $45.99 | 70 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $40.62 | $84,480 | $38.68 to $44.90 | 150 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Oklahoma has 1.67 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.17 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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