Dental Hygienist salary in Oregon
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Oregon is $122,080, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $98,100. Oregon ranks 5 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$122,080
25th percentile
$109,640
75th percentile
$126,460
90th percentile
$134,120
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Oregon | 3,600 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Oregon | $120,470 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
Metro areas in Oregon
- Portland, OR: median $123,100
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- California: median $124,930
- Nevada: median $115,290
- Washington: median $131,160
- Alaska: median $132,690
- Colorado: median $109,580
- Maryland: median $107,830
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Dental Hygienists" (29-1292), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.