How much does a dental hygienist make in Portland?
$123,100a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $59.18 an hour or $10,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.18
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,700Median: $123,100Highest 10%: $147,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,700 | $51.75 | |
| 25th | $121,800 | $58.56 | |
| Median | $123,100 | $59.18 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.71 | |
| 90th | $147,500 | $70.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $59.18 ($123,100 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $123,100 against $98,100 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $122,100, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for dental hygienist pay?
21 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,500 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.