Dental Hygienist salary in Oregon
What dental hygienists earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$122,080$58.69 per hour
vs U.S.+24%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$109,640 – $126,460Top 10%: $134,120+
Jobs3,6001.28× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $123,100 | $59.18 | 2,380 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $106,600 | $51.25 | 340 |
| Salem, OR | $119,050 | $57.24 | 300 |
| Bend, OR | $119,650 | $57.52 | 230 |
| Medford, OR | $110,200 | $52.98 | 210 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $109,740 | $52.76 | 180 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $104,150 | $50.07 | 120 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $104,860 | $50.42 | 110 |
| Albany, OR | $111,380 | $53.55 | 80 |
| Corvallis, OR | $114,450 | $55.02 | 70 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $116,210 | $55.87 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Alaska · $132,690 Washington · $131,160 California · $124,930 Nevada · $115,290 Colorado · $109,580 Maryland · $107,830
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,470 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $102,290
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Oregon?
Dental Hygienists in Oregon earned a median of $122,080 a year ($58.69 an hour) in May 2025, 24% more than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $109,640 to $126,460.
Where in Oregon do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $123,100.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.