Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Tulsa
The median dentist earns $165,280 a year in the Tulsa metro, with the middle half between $104,000 and $227,690.[1]
25th percentile
$104,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$165,280
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$227,690
Upper end of the middle half
Tulsa runs about the same as the Oklahoma median and ranks 2nd of 3 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 | $66,100 | $97,290 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $104,000 | $107,880 | $125,710 |
| Median | $165,280 | $166,170 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $227,690 | $228,710 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $428,290 | $346,890 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $195,370 | $188,280 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Tulsa: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Tulsa?
The median dentist salary in the Tulsa metro area is $165,280, with the middle half earning between $104,000 and $227,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $66,100 at the 10th percentile to $428,290 at the 90th.
Is Tulsa higher or lower than the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa runs about the same as the Oklahoma state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 3 Oklahoma metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tulsa compare nationally?
Dentist 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 dentists work in the Tulsa area?
BLS estimates 390 dentists were employed in the Tulsa metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.
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