Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Tulsa
The median dental assistant earns $46,510 a year in the Tulsa metro, with the middle half between $37,630 and $48,160.[1]
25th percentile
$37,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,510
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,160
Upper end of the middle half
Tulsa runs about 2% higher than the Oklahoma median and ranks 1st of 5 Oklahoma metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Tulsa pay range vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oklahoma annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,030 | $36,030 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | $37,210 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,510 | $45,740 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,160 | $47,990 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $55,410 | $58,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,820 | $44,790 | $50,200 |
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1.26
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Dental Assistant salary in Tulsa: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Tulsa?
The median dental assistant salary in the Tulsa metro area is $46,510, with the middle half earning between $37,630 and $48,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,030 at the 10th percentile to $55,410 at the 90th.
Is Tulsa higher or lower than the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa runs about 2% higher than the Oklahoma state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 5 Oklahoma metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tulsa compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Tulsa is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Tulsa area?
BLS estimates 1,440 dental assistants were employed in the Tulsa metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.26, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Oklahoma metros