salary$106,600 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,070per year
Jobs in the area340people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Eugene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 18.1% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $106,600 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $105,640 and $124,070.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 18.1% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.