Pediatric Dentist salary in Oklahoma
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Oklahoma earns $152,150. Oklahoma pays roughly 11% below the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in Oklahoma: the analysis
At a modeled median of $152,150, pediatric dentists in Oklahoma earn modestly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 11%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, Oklahoma ranks 48th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $76,760, while the top tenth earn $284,470 or more — a spread of about $207,710. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Oklahoma, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.1× less than a general dentist, about 1.6× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.3× what a dental assistant earns ($166,170, $97,580, $45,740 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Oklahoma City at about $176,760 and lowest in Lawton at about $157,620. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — Oklahoma (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $76,760 |
| 25th percentilei | $105,031est. |
| Median (50th)i | $152,150 |
| 75th percentilei | $234,850est. |
| 90th percentilei | $284,470 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in Oklahoma?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Oklahoma earns about $152,150, derived from verified national BLS data and Oklahoma's labor-cost index.
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