Dentist Salary in Oklahoma
Based on 980+ workers in Oklahoma
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OK)
$166,170
$79.89/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
-5.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$97K – $347K
980 employed in Oklahoma
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,290 |
| 25th percentile | $107,880 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $166,170 |
| 75th percentile | $228,710 |
| 90th percentile | $346,890 |
Top-Paying Industries for Dentist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Dentists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Dentists in Oklahoma tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $208,220 | 90 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $193,760 | 1K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $193,060 | 610 |
| Finance and Insurance | $179,740 | 140 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,970 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Oklahoma vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oklahoma) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $147,700 |
| 2023 | $164,670 |
| 2024 | $161,780 |
| 2025 | $166,170 |
| 2026 (projected) | $170,679 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oklahoma Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $147,700 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $164,670 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $161,780 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $166,170 | $175,707 |
| 2026 (projected) | $170,679 | $180,475 |
Dentist Salary by Experience Level in Oklahoma
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $107,880 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $166,170 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $228,710 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $346,890 |
Dentist Salary in Other States
Related Dentist Salaries in Oklahoma
How other high-demand occupations in Oklahoma compare to Dentist ($166,170 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Dentist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon in OK | $553,790 | +233.3% | $266.25/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in OK | $370,260 | +122.8% | $178.01/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in OK | $361,350 | +117.5% | $173.73/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in OK | $348,540 | +109.7% | $167.57/hr |
| Psychiatrist in OK | $271,640 | +63.5% | $130.60/hr |
| Podiatrist in OK | $253,380 | +52.5% | $121.82/hr |
| Pediatrician in OK | $236,780 | +42.5% | $113.84/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in OK | $216,570 | +30.3% | $104.12/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in OK | $156,830 | -5.6% | $75.40/hr |
| Physician Assistant in OK | $136,550 | -17.8% | $65.65/hr |
| Pharmacist in OK | $135,140 | -18.7% | $64.97/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in OK | $133,390 | -19.7% | $64.13/hr |