PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Owasso, OK
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Enid, OK
Dental Hygienists in the Enid area earn a median of $43.99 per hour, about $91,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.18 and $45.91. That ranks 124th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 26th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Enid.
- $43.99median pay per hour, Enid
- $39–$46typical range per hour
- 30dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 84cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Enid, OK
The metro median is 5% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $46.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 30 dental hygienists employed in the Enid metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.37 | $77,730 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.18 | $81,490 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.99 | $91,500 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.91 | $95,490 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.76 | $111,820 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Enid ranks
- 124th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 26th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Enid
- Overall prices in Enid run 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% below the U.S. average (index 51.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.99 median hour buys what $52.20 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,584
- Per year: $79,182
- Per month: $6,598
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Enid metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Oklahoma
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Lawton, OK
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Garfield County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Garfield County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond, OK | 57 mi | $46.19/hr | 99,040 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 68 mi | $46.19/hr | 712,919 |
| Midwest City, OK | 71 mi | $46.19/hr | 58,505 |
| Moore, OK | 78 mi | $46.19/hr | 63,845 |
| Norman, OK | 86 mi | $46.19/hr | 131,010 |
| Wichita, KS | 93 mi | $37.61/hr | 400,991 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Enid, OK?
Dental Hygienists in the Enid metro area have a median pay of $43.99 per hour, about $91,500 a year. The middle half earn between $39.18 and $45.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Enid a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Enid ranks 26th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 124th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Enid 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 Enid in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Garfield 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 Enid?
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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
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$55.00–$60.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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