Dental Assistants Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $46,570 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $49,200
Employed locally 1,380
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $46,570
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $49,200

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Dental Assistants salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kokomo, IN $48,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,740
    Oklahoma City, OK $46,160
    Oklahoma $44,450
    Roanoke, VA $44,410
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,290

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,170
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,220
    Medical Assistants $38,930
    Phlebotomists $37,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Tulsa, OK is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.64 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Tulsa, OK is 1.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.