salary$123,100 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$147,470per year
Jobs in the area2,380people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Portland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 18.3% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $123,100 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $107,650 and $147,470.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 18.3% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.