Dental Assistants Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $43,460 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 160
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $43,460
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $58,360

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,520
    Nursing Assistants$34,310
    Medical Assistants$35,950
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$27,750
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,840
    Phlebotomists$34,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northwest Oklahoma is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 8.1% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.