OK · Broken Arrow · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Broken Arrow, OK

The median dental hygienist pay in the Broken Arrow area is $46.45 per hour ($96,610 a year), with the typical range running from $46.09 to $46.77. That ranks 82nd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 28th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Broken Arrow and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Broken Arrow.

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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Aspen Dental · Owasso, OK

$55.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R2026-012682
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Dental Hygienist pay in Broken Arrow, OK

The metro median is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $46.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 830 dental hygienists employed in the Tulsa metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.38$94,390in line with U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.09$95,8702% above U.S. median
Median$46.45$96,6102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.77$97,2803% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.80$101,5008% above U.S. median

How Broken Arrow ranks

  • 82nd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 28th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Oklahoma metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Broken Arrow

  • Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.45 median hour buys what $52.07 buys at the national price level, 15% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Broken Arrow paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,672
  • Per year: $83,610
  • Per month: $6,968

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tulsa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Tulsa County

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Tulsa County (1 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tulsa, OK9 mi$46.45/hr415,154
Bentonville, AR89 mi$40.17/hr61,791
Fayetteville, AR90 mi$40.17/hr103,134
Springdale, AR91 mi$40.17/hr89,368
Fort Smith, AR92 mi$38.73/hr90,507
Rogers, AR93 mi$40.17/hr75,639

Dental Hygienist jobs in Oklahoma · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Broken Arrow, OK?

Dental Hygienists in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $46.45 per hour, about $96,610 a year. The middle half earn between $46.09 and $46.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Broken Arrow a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Tulsa ranks 28th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 82nd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Broken Arrow?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Tulsa area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Broken Arrow.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Broken Arrow as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Broken Arrow in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Tulsa County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Broken Arrow?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalOwasso, OK · 2 postings$57.50/ hr$55–$60
  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
  • Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$54.00High$65

345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $55.00–$60.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Owasso, OK · posted 4 days ago
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $55.00–$60.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Lawton, OK · posted 30+ days ago

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