OK · Midwest City · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Midwest City, OK

The median dentist pay in the Midwest City area is $86.27 per hour ($179,450 a year), with the typical range running from $57.69 to $115+. That ranks 104th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 72nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Midwest City and what they pay.

Dentist pay in Midwest City, OK

The metro median is 11% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $77.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 450 dentists, general employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.00$104,00040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$57.69$120,00031% below U.S. median
Median$86.27$179,4504% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Midwest City ranks

  • 104th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 72nd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Oklahoma metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), 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 Midwest City

  • Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $86.27 median hour buys what $95.42 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$3,106
  • Per year: $155,286
  • Per month: $12,940

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

Open Dentist roles in Oklahoma

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Enid, OK

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-009195
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Oklahoma County

HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Oklahoma County (6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Oklahoma City, OK8 mi$86.27/hr712,919
Moore, OK11 mi$86.27/hr63,845
Enid, OK71 mi$77.78/hr50,519
Lawton, OK83 mi$93.75/hr90,027
Tulsa, OK95 mi$77.83/hr415,154
Broken Arrow, OK98 mi$77.83/hr122,756

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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 dentists make in Midwest City, OK?

Dentists in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $86.27 per hour, about $179,450 a year. The middle half earn between $57.69 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Midwest City a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Oklahoma City ranks 72nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 104th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Midwest City as a dentist?

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 Midwest City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Oklahoma County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dentists in Midwest City?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Comanche County Hospital AuthorityLawton, OK · 1 wage offer$94.77/ hr$91–$99
  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
  • Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192

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2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$106.97High$216

127 Dentist postings with published pay in the US, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Enid, OK · posted 30+ days ago

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