OR · Beaverton · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Beaverton, OR

Dental Hygienists in the Beaverton area earn a median of $57.19 per hour, about $118,950 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $55.87 and $59.48. That ranks 21st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 19th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Beaverton and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Beaverton.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Beaverton

Roles in other cities of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Portland, OR

$58.00–$80.00/ hour
  • Portland Modern Dentistry
  • Req 112787
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Portland, OR

$62.00–$68.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39651
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Gresham, OR

$62.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39406
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Beaverton

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health3$69
Smile Brands2$64.25

Dental Hygienist pay in Beaverton, OR

The metro median is 1% above the Oregon statewide median of $56.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 2,170 dental hygienists employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.17$102,2708% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.87$116,21023% above U.S. median
Median$57.19$118,95026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.48$123,72031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.02$129,00037% above U.S. median

How Beaverton ranks

  • 21st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 19th of 332 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 Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Beaverton

  • 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 $57.19 median hour buys what $54.25 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Beaverton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,059
  • Per year: $102,942
  • Per month: $8,578

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 Washington County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tigard, OR4 mi$57.19/hr57,301
Hillsboro, OR7 mi$57.19/hr110,337
Salem, OR40 mi$56.14/hr180,406
Albany, OR60 mi$51.73/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR67 mi$51.73/hr61,993
Springfield, OR99 mi$50.20/hr61,182

Dental Hygienist jobs in Oregon · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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.

Oregon state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Beaverton, OR?

Dental Hygienists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $57.19 per hour, about $118,950 a year. The middle half earn between $55.87 and $59.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Beaverton a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 19th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Beaverton?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Beaverton.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Beaverton as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Beaverton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Beaverton?

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Your Hygienist pay reportBeaverton, OR · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • H. Nouredine DMD, PCBeaverton, OR · 1 wage offer$41.41/ hr$41–$41
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
  • Smile BrandsPortland, OR · 2 postings$64.25/ hr$62–$68

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$56Median$64.50High$80

6 Hygienist postings with published pay in Oregon, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $58.00–$80.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Portland, OR · posted 2 days ago
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $58.00–$80.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Tigard, OR · posted 8 days ago

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