OK · Tulsa · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Tulsa, OK

Pay for dental specialists in Oklahoma centers on $106.81 per hour, or about $222,150 a year. The lower quarter earns under $90.68 and the upper quarter over $115+. That is 2% below the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Tulsa. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulsa.

Open Dental Specialist roles in Tulsa

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist - Endodontist

Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK

$230k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 881239700
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Dental Specialist pay in Tulsa, OK

Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, all other specialists employed in Oklahoma.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$76.57$159,27029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$90.68$188,61016% below U.S. median
Median$106.81$222,1502% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Tulsa

  • 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).

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 Tulsa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,845
  • Per year: $192,258
  • Per month: $16,022

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Oklahoma. 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 Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Broken Arrow, OK9 mi$106.81/hr122,756
Edmond, OK90 mi$106.81/hr99,040
Bentonville, AR94 mi$84.48/hr61,791
Midwest City, OK95 mi$106.81/hr58,505
Fayetteville, AR97 mi$84.48/hr103,134
Springdale, AR98 mi$84.48/hr89,368

Dental Specialist jobs in Oklahoma · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

Active dental 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 specialists make in Tulsa, OK?

Dental Specialists in Oklahoma have a median pay of $106.81 per hour, about $222,150 a year. The middle half earn between $90.68 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring dental specialists in Tulsa?

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

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Tulsa as a dental specialist?

Active dental 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 Tulsa 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 specialists in Tulsa?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Pediatric Dental Group II LLCTulsa, OK · 1 wage offer$250.00/ hr$250–$250
  • Endodontic Specialists of Northeast Oklahoma, P.C.Tulsa, OK · 1 wage offer$112.26/ hr$92–$132
  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192

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2What they are offering now

Low$110Median$144.23High$195

13 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dental Specialist roles

  1. Dentist - EndodontistPermanent
    $230k–$315k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK · posted 30+ days ago

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