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Dental hygienist salary in Oklahoma

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$97,580median pay per year in Oklahoma, or $46.91 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $81,290lowest 10% earn less
  2. $95,98025th percentile
  3. $97,580median
  4. $103,21075th percentile
  5. $119,760top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $98,100[3]

The median pay for dental hygienists in Oklahoma was $97,580 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $520 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OK
2,860[4]
Rank by median pay
22 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−0.5%[6]

How much do dental hygienists make in Oklahoma?

The median is the middle point. Half of dental hygienists in Oklahoma earned more than $97,580 a year, which works out to $46.91 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was a little higher at $98,000[7]. Across the US, the median was $98,100, so Oklahoma sat 0.5% under it[3][6]. Compared with all jobs in Oklahoma, the gap is large. The median for all occupations in the state was $45,600, and dental hygienists earned $51,980 more[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $81,290, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $119,760[2]. The middle half of the group fell between $95,980 and $103,210[2]. Oklahoma had about 2,860 dental hygienists in wage and salary jobs[4].

By metro area, Tulsa had the highest median at $100,350[10]. Oklahoma City followed at $97,110, and Lawton came in at $92,210[11]. These figures count wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed and business owners, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Oklahoma vs US pay

Pay for dental hygienists in Oklahoma next to the national figures[1][3].

OKUS
Median per year$97,580[1]$98,100[3]
Median per hour$46.91[1]$47.16[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$81,290[2]$74,880[13]
Top 10% earn more than$119,760[2]$126,050[13]
Jobs2,860[4]222,740[3]

Pay by metro area in Oklahoma

Metro areas in Oklahoma with the most jobs for dental hygienists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Oklahoma City, OK[11]$97,1101,420
Tulsa, OK$100,350820
Fort Smith, AR-OK$84,480150
Lawton, OK$92,21070

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for dental hygienists in the states that border Oklahoma, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Colorado[14]$109,5804,270
Texas$99,24016,380
New Mexico$95,9401,420
Missouri$92,7503,810
Arkansas$86,7601,740

Median pay for dental hygienists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for dental hygienists are projected to grow 8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Oklahoma?
The median pay for dental hygienists in Oklahoma was $97,580 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $98,000[7].
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly wage was $46.91[1]. At the 10th percentile the wage was $39.08 an hour, and at the 90th it was $57.58[17].
Which city in Oklahoma pays dental hygienists the most?
Among the 4 metro areas with a published median, Tulsa had the highest, at $100,350 a year[10]. Oklahoma City was at $97,110[11].
Is Oklahoma a good state for dental hygienists?
Oklahoma had the 22nd highest median annual wage for dental hygienists among 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 0.5% below the US figure[6].
What do you need to become a dental hygienist in Oklahoma?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training[16]. This is a national figure, not one for Oklahoma.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma was $97,580 per year and $46.91 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $81,290, 25th percentile $95,980, 75th percentile $103,210, 90th percentile $119,760. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in the US as a whole was $98,100 per year and $47.16 per hour, with about 222,740 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 2,860 people worked as Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oklahoma had the 22nd highest median annual wage for Dental Hygienists out of the 49 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma ($97,580) was $520 (0.5%) lower than the US median ($98,100). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma was $98,000 per year and $47.12 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oklahoma was $45,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma was $51,980 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 4 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median for Dental Hygienists, Tulsa, OK had the highest median annual wage, $100,350. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in the US: 10th percentile $74,880, 25th percentile $83,570, 75th percentile $108,480, 90th percentile $126,050. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in states that border Oklahoma (highest first): Colorado $109,580; Texas $99,240; New Mexico $95,940; Missouri $92,750; Arkansas $86,760. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Dental Hygienists is projected to grow 8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 15,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Dental Hygienists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $39.08, 25th percentile $46.15, 75th percentile $49.62, 90th percentile $57.58. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Oklahoma. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.