Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $44,290 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $29,410
90th percentile $59,870
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,410
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $47,070
    90th
    $59,870

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $30,540
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,850
    Medical Assistants $35,420
    Pharmacy Aides $24,020
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Oklahoma is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 6.4% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,410 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.