Dental Hygienists Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $91,530 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.01
10th percentile $62,220
90th percentile $100,130
Employed locally 200
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,220
    25th
    $81,360
    50th (median)
    $91,530
    75th
    $97,910
    90th
    $100,130

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,540
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,500
    Pharmacists $131,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southeast Oklahoma is $44.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 2.9% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $62,220 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,360.