Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,430 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $51,730
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $32,520
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $45,010
    90th
    $51,730

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Northeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,820
    Nursing Assistants$34,270
    Medical Assistants$35,280
    Physical Therapist Assistants$65,520
    Phlebotomists$36,810
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$27,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Oklahoma is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Oklahoma above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 10.3% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,520.