salary$100,350 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,410per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Tulsa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 14.4% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Tulsa, OK area is $100,350 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $76,580 and $122,410.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 14.4% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tulsa, OK metro area.