Dental Assistants Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $44,050 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $54,140
Employed locally 460
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $44,050
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $54,140

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,960
    Nursing Assistants $34,060
    Medical Assistants $36,220
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,770
    Phlebotomists $35,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southeast Oklahoma is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 6.9% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.