PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Portland, OR
$19.75–$27.75/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Portland, OR
The median dental assistant pay in the Portland area is $28.07 per hour ($58,380 a year), with the typical range running from $25.97 to $29.38. That ranks 18th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 19th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Portland. The free report below lists employers near Portland and what they pay.
- $28.07median pay per hour, Portland
- $26–$29typical range per hour
- 3,720dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Dental Assistant roles in Portland
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant- Orthodontic (EFODA)
Smile Brands · Portland, OR
$28.00–$30.00/ hour
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More open Dental Assistant roles in Portland
2 more open roles from employers in Portland. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Specialty Dental Assistant Endodontics
PDS Health · Portland, OR
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Dental Assistant, Glisan Dental Office (40hrs, Days)
Kaiser Permanente · Portland, OR
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental assistants near Portland
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 1 | $23.75 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $29 |
Dental Assistant pay in Portland, OR
The metro median is 1% above the Oregon statewide median of $27.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,720 dental assistants employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.33 | $46,450 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.97 | $54,020 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.07 | $58,380 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.38 | $61,110 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.99 | $74,860 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Portland ranks
- 18th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Portland
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.07 median hour buys what $26.63 buys at the national price level, 17% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Portland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,011
- Per year: $50,526
- Per month: $4,210
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Multnomah County
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Multnomah County (2 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 7 mi | $28.07/hr | 198,992 |
| Beaverton, OR | 9 mi | $28.07/hr | 98,302 |
| Salem, OR | 46 mi | $27.15/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 67 mi | $25.10/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 74 mi | $25.10/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 104 mi | $26.61/hr | 61,182 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Oregon · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oregon
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Portland
Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Portland, OR?
Dental Assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $28.07 per hour, about $58,380 a year. The middle half earn between $25.97 and $29.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portland a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 19th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Portland?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Portland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Portland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Multnomah County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Portland?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Portland and across Oregon. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Portland.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalGrants Pass, OR · 7 postings$25.00/ hr$18–$31
- PDS HealthHillsboro, OR · 4 postings$23.75/ hr$19–$29
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$23.75High$30
13 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Oregon, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$32k–$59k/ year
- Dental AssistantPermanent$21.00–$29.25/ hour
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