Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Salem
The median dental hygienist earns $119,050 a year in the Salem metro, with the middle half between $111,420 and $124,060.[1]
25th percentile
$111,420
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$119,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$124,060
Upper end of the middle half
Salem runs about 2% lower than the Oregon median and ranks 3rd of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Salem pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,970 | $104,530 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $111,420 | $109,640 | $83,570 |
| Median | $119,050 | $122,080 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $124,060 | $126,460 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $125,660 | $134,120 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $117,570 | $120,470 | $98,990 |
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1.57
1.09
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Dental Hygienist salary in Salem: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Salem?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Salem metro area is $119,050, with the middle half earning between $111,420 and $124,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $106,970 at the 10th percentile to $125,660 at the 90th.
Is Salem higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Salem runs about 2% lower than the Oregon state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salem compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Salem is about 21% 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 Salem area?
BLS estimates 300 dental hygienists were employed in the Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.09, so the role is close to the national average.
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