How much does a dental hygienist make in Eugene?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $51.25 an hour or $8,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.25
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,600Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,600 | $50.79 | |
| 25th | $106,200 | $51.04 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.25 | |
| 75th | $120,700 | $58.02 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Portland, OR | $123,100 |
| Bend, OR | $119,700 |
| Salem, OR | $119,100 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $116,200 |
| Corvallis, OR | $114,500 |
| Albany, OR | $111,400 |
| Medford, OR | $110,200 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $347,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $313,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,000 |
| Pediatrician | $269,600 |
| Dentist | $212,200 |
| Pharmacist | $155,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $145,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $145,000 |
| Veterinarian | $125,300 |
| Registered Nurse | $113,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $51.25 ($106,600 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $106,600 against $98,100 nationally, 9% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $122,100, so Eugene pays 13% less.
Where does Eugene rank for dental hygienist pay?
56 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.