Dental Hygienists salary
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Middle 50%
- $121,800–$128,350
- vs U.S. median
- +25%
- Metro rank
- #17 of 212
Dental Hygienists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $123,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,380 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% above the U.S. median of $98,100 and 1% above the OR statewide median of $122,080. It ranks #17 of 212 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Dental Hygienists pay in other OR metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $119,650 |
| Salem, OR | $119,050 |
| Medford, OR | $110,200 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $106,600 |
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Questions
What is the average Dental Hygienists salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $123,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,380 jobs pay between $121,800 and $128,350. The 10th percentile is $107,650 and the 90th is $147,470.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Dental Hygienists?
That is 25% above the U.S. median of $98,100 and 1% above the OR statewide median of $122,080. It ranks #17 of 212 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Hygienists make an hour in Portland?
About $59.18 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $123,100 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $58.56–$61.71 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.