PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Portland, OR
$58.00–$80.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Salem, OR
Pay for dental hygienists in the Salem area centers on $56.14 per hour, or about $116,780 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.53 and the upper quarter over $59.73. That ranks 24th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 20th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Salem.
- $56.14median pay per hour, Salem
- $52–$60typical range per hour
- 360dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Salem, OR
The metro median is 1% below the Oregon statewide median of $56.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 360 dental hygienists employed in the Salem metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.43 | $106,970 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.53 | $107,180 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $56.14 | $116,780 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.73 | $124,240 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.73 | $126,320 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Salem ranks
- 24th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 20th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Salem
- Overall prices in Salem run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $56.14 median hour buys what $54.16 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,021
- Per year: $101,052
- Per month: $8,421
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salem metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Tigard, OR
$58.00–$80.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Portland, OR
$62.00–$68.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Oregon
$108k–$114k/ year
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Hillsboro, OR
$60.00–$68.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Gresham, OR
$62.00–$65.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Polk County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | 21 mi | $51.73/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 27 mi | $51.73/hr | 61,993 |
| Tigard, OR | 36 mi | $57.19/hr | 57,301 |
| Beaverton, OR | 40 mi | $57.19/hr | 98,302 |
| Hillsboro, OR | 42 mi | $57.19/hr | 110,337 |
| Portland, OR | 46 mi | $57.19/hr | 635,749 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Salem, OR?
Dental Hygienists in the Salem metro area have a median pay of $56.14 per hour, about $116,780 a year. The middle half earn between $51.53 and $59.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salem a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Salem ranks 20th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Salem 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 Salem in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk 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 Salem?
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Your Hygienist pay reportSalem, OR · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsPortland, OR · 2 postings$64.25/ hr$62–$68
- H. Nouredine DMD, PCBeaverton, OR · 1 wage offer$41.41/ hr$41–$41
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
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$58.00–$80.00/ hour
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$58.00–$80.00/ hour
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