Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Oklahoma City
The median dentist earns $196,740 a year in the Oklahoma City metro, with the middle half between $124,470 and $306,400.[1]
25th percentile
$124,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$196,740
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$306,400
Upper end of the middle half
Oklahoma City runs about 18% higher than the Oklahoma median and ranks 1st of 3 Oklahoma metros. It is about 15% higher than the national median.
Oklahoma City pay range vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oklahoma annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,530 | $97,290 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $124,470 | $107,880 | $125,710 |
| Median | $196,740 | $166,170 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $306,400 | $228,710 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $328,450 | $346,890 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $205,660 | $188,280 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Oklahoma City: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Oklahoma City?
The median dentist salary in the Oklahoma City metro area is $196,740, with the middle half earning between $124,470 and $306,400 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $101,530 at the 10th percentile to $328,450 at the 90th.
Is Oklahoma City higher or lower than the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City runs about 18% higher than the Oklahoma state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 3 Oklahoma metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Oklahoma City compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Oklahoma City is about 15% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Oklahoma City area?
BLS estimates 290 dentists were employed in the Oklahoma City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.54, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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