Dental Assistant Salary In Oklahoma

The average salary for a dental assistant in Oklahoma is $25,000. The state also has a high cost of living, which means that it’s important to consider the actual purchasing power of your salary in relation to your city.

A dental assistant earns an average salary of $25,000 per year. The top 10% earn more than $37,000 annually, while the bottom 10% make less than $18,000 per year.

The average dental assistant salary in Oklahoma is $31,000. That’s a little lower than the national average of $35,000.

Dental assistants are responsible for performing tasks that help dentists perform their duties. They may be tasked with preparing patients for their appointments, sterilizing equipment, or checking on patient’s insurance information. A dental assistant may also be responsible for cleaning teeth and taking x-rays.

In Oklahoma, the average dental assistant salary is $31,000 per year. This number is slightly lower than the national average of $35,000 per year.

Dental Assistant Salary In Oklahoma

Average base salary

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401(k)

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The average salary for a dental assistant is $19.38 per hour in Oklahoma. 539 salaries reported, updated at July 23, 2022.

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Salaries by years of experience in Oklahoma

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year$17.03
1 to 2 years$18.56
3 to 5 years$21.31
6 to 9 years$22.26
More than 10 years$24.17

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Top companies for Dental Assistants in Oklahoma

  1. Timber Dental3.335 reviews49 salaries reported$27.32per hour
  2. METRO DENTALCARE2.859 reviews358 salaries reported$26.37per hour
  3. The Super Dentists4.047 reviews10 salaries reported$25.00per hour
  4. Rewards Dental4.220 reviews10 salaries reported$24.97per hour
  5. Smiles Dental2.361 reviews54 salaries reported$23.52per hour
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants in Oklahoma

  1. Oklahoma City, OK$20.00 per hour120 salaries reported
  2. Tulsa, OK$19.33 per hour112 salaries reported
  3. Norman, OK$17.89 per hour25 salaries reported
  1. Stillwater, OK$17.67 per hour5 salaries reported
  2. Broken Arrow, OK$17.57 per hour24 salaries reported
  3. Lawton, OK$17.46 per hour15 salaries reported
  1. Edmond, OK$17.44 per hour31 salaries reported
  2. Yukon, OK$17.22 per hour15 salaries reported
  3. Midwest City, OK$17.18 per hour20 salaries reported

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Assistants

Most recommended certification

EFDA Certificationearn +7.51% more

The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 1600.00% since 2018. Dental Assistants with this certification earn +7.51% more than the average base salary, which is $19.38 per hour.2017201820192020

Job Trend

YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this certificationChange from previous year
20171increase by 1
20181decrease by 0.00%
201917increase by 1600.00%

Top companies hiring Dental Assistants with the recommended certification

Enhance DentalGentle Dental

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Top licenses

Registered Dental Hygienist

+21.49%salary

Top skills

Anatomy Knowledge

+18.97%salary

Top specialties

Primary Care

+5.76%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Salaries by qualificationsLicensesSkillsCertificationsSpecialties

Top LicensesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
Registered Dental Hygienist+21.49%29 jobs53
Registered Dental AssistantPopular schools offering certificationNorthwest Career College+3.05%2,967 jobs4,336

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Most common benefits for Dental Assistants

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 403(b)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

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