PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Enid, OK
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Tulsa, OK
The median dentist pay in the Tulsa area is $77.83 per hour ($161,880 a year), with the typical range running from $62.30 to $104.03. That ranks 209th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 146th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Tulsa and what they pay.
- $77.83median pay per hour, Tulsa
- $62–$104typical range per hour
- 390dentists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Tulsa, OK
The metro median is in line with the Oklahoma statewide median of $77.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 390 dentists, general employed in the Tulsa metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.50 | $59,280 | 66% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.30 | $129,580 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $77.83 | $161,880 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $104.03 | $216,380 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Tulsa ranks
- 209th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 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).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $77.83 median hour buys what $87.24 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$2,802
- Per year: $140,094
- Per month: $11,674
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.
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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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow, OK | 9 mi | $77.83/hr | 122,756 |
| Edmond, OK | 90 mi | $86.27/hr | 99,040 |
| Bentonville, AR | 94 mi | $82.93/hr | 61,791 |
| Midwest City, OK | 95 mi | $86.27/hr | 58,505 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 97 mi | $82.93/hr | 103,134 |
| Springdale, AR | 98 mi | $82.93/hr | 89,368 |
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 Tulsa, OK?
Dentists in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $77.83 per hour, about $161,880 a year. The middle half earn between $62.30 and $104.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tulsa a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Tulsa ranks 146th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 209th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Tulsa 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 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 dentists in Tulsa?
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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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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.
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