Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Bend
The median dental hygienist earns $119,650 a year in the Bend metro, with the middle half between $104,690 and $123,240.[1]
25th percentile
$104,690
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$119,650
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$123,240
Upper end of the middle half
Bend runs about 2% lower than the Oregon median and ranks 2nd of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 22% higher than the national median.
Bend pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,920 | $104,530 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $104,690 | $109,640 | $83,570 |
| Median | $119,650 | $122,080 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $123,240 | $126,460 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $126,510 | $134,120 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $115,610 | $120,470 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Bend: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Bend?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Bend metro area is $119,650, with the middle half earning between $104,690 and $123,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $101,920 at the 10th percentile to $126,510 at the 90th.
Is Bend higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Bend runs about 2% lower than the Oregon state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bend compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Bend is about 22% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Bend area?
BLS estimates 230 dental hygienists were employed in the Bend metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.47, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Oregon metros