Dentists, General Salary in Oklahoma

Dentists, general in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $205,660 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($195,370), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $188,280 and the median at $166,170 for 980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$205,660
Tulsa$195,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$205,660	$196,740	$124,470	$144,386	90
Tulsa	$195,370	$165,280	$104,000	$137,229	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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