How much does an Entry Level Dental Hygienist make in Salem, OR?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Dental Hygienist in Salem, OR is $73,349. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,453 to a high of $84,554, with most professionals earning between $65,028 and $79,214.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $57,453 Salem,OR May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $65,028 Salem,OR May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $73,349 Salem,OR May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $79,214 Salem,OR May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $84,554 Salem,OR May 01, 2025
25% $65,028 10% $57,453 90% $84,554 75% $79,214 $73,349 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Dental Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Entry Level Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Dental Hygienist in Salem, OR. The base salary for Entry Level Dental Hygienist ranges from $65,028 to $79,214 with the average base salary of $73,349. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,209 to $91,966 with the average total cash compensation of $82,368.
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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