Dental hygienist salary in Oregon
Dental hygienists in Oregon earn a median $58.69 an hour, or $122,080 a year, 24.4% above the national median of $47.16. Oregon ranks 5 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 3,600 hygienists work in the state.
$58.69
median hourly wage
$122,080
median annual wage
3,600
dental hygienists employed
2.1x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Oregon pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50.26 | $104,530 |
| 25th percentile | $52.71 | $109,640 |
| Median | $58.69 | $122,080 |
| 75th percentile | $60.80 | $126,460 |
| 90th percentile | $64.48 | $134,120 |
| Mean (average) | $57.92 | $120,470 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $58.69 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $122,080 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $64.48 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $57,000 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59.18 | $123,100 | $58.56 to $61.71 | 2,380 |
| Bend, OR | $57.52 | $119,650 | $50.33 to $59.25 | 230 |
| Salem, OR | $57.24 | $119,050 | $53.57 to $59.65 | 300 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $55.87 | $116,210 | $49.50 to $59.20 | 60 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55.02 | $114,450 | $50.52 to $57.70 | 70 |
| Albany, OR | $53.55 | $111,380 | $50.45 to $59.00 | 80 |
| Medford, OR | $52.98 | $110,200 | $48.84 to $57.60 | 210 |
| Coast Oregon (nonmetro) | $52.76 | $109,740 | $52.67 to $61.58 | 180 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $51.25 | $106,600 | $51.05 to $58.02 | 340 |
| Central Oregon (nonmetro) | $50.42 | $104,860 | $46.15 to $59.26 | 110 |
| Eastern Oregon (nonmetro) | $50.07 | $104,150 | $48.86 to $58.87 | 120 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Oregon has 1.83 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.28 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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