How much does a dental hygienist make in Oregon?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Oregon. That is $58.69 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.69
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,500Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,500 | $50.25 | |
| 25th | $109,600 | $52.71 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.69 | |
| 75th | $126,500 | $60.80 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.48 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Eugene, OR | $106,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 2. Alaska | $132,700 |
| 3. Washington | $131,200 |
| 4. California | $124,900 |
| 5. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 6. Nevada | $115,300 |
| 7. Colorado | $109,600 |
| 8. Maryland | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $58.69 ($122,100 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $98,100 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Oregon rank for dental hygienist pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays dental hygienists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $123,100 a year.
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.