--- title: "Dental Hygienist Jobs in Portland, OR | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/portland-or" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:50:12.501Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/portland-or" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/portland-or/data.json"] --- Dental Hygienist market brief · Portland, OR # Dental Hygienist Jobs in Portland, OR 19 dental hygienist openings are live in the Portland, OR area from 13 employers, led by Positions in our Dental Offices, Generations Dental, and Midwest Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $104,073–$119,600 a year (median $112,985), from the 79% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Browse all Dental Hygienist markets](/jobs/dental-hygienist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 19 : Live dental hygienist openings currently tracked in the Portland market. **Companies hiring** : 13 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $112,985 : 79% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level2 jobs Level coverage is 11%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 19 Hiring employers 13 Salary coverage 79% Median experience 1.5 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 10 6 companies · $114,400 median Established employers 5 3 companies · $108,565 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $104,073 P50 $112,985 P75 $119,600 P90 $124,800 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental hygienist listings in Portland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental hygienist opportunities in Portland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 19 live roles tracked in this market. - 13 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-hygienist) ## A practical market plan for Dental Hygienist in Portland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 19 dental hygienist openings across 13 employers establish the current Portland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Positions in our Dental Offices is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 19 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Portland market view into active employers and representative dental hygienist openings Employer activity · 13 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Positions in our Dental OfficesStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Generations Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.generationsdental.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-144.png&sig=tHVvbH91yXo6sCx7acMbarazH8odg2T3xrIMOJ4RbiQ) Generations DentalStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/generations-dental)[![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/midwest-dental)[![Olin logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Folin.es%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2Flogo-olin-1.svg) OlinEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/olin) Advantage Dental+Employer profile1Open roles Beyer Family DentalStartups & growing teams1Open roles Clinton R Harrell DDSStartups & growing teams1Open roles ![Multnomah County logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dmultnomahcounty.com%26sz%3D128) Multnomah CountyStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 19 of 19 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental HygienistLive roleOregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OregonPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-oregon-health-and-science-university-0b094478-4fb2-5f31-8fa9-59331b65f02d)[Dental HygienistLive roleOlinWoodburn, Oregon$104,145](/job/dental-hygienist-at-olin-ac2a431f-9b05-58c4-92fe-1d1789b62cf6)[Dental Hygienist - TemporaryLive roleOlinPortland, Oregon$112,985](/job/dental-hygienist-temporary-at-olin-ef9c23b8-30cf-5c7e-95f9-5c2c4ad68468)[Registered Dental Hygienist - RDHEntry-levelMultnomah CountyPortland, Oregon$102,939Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-rdh-at-multnomah-county-dd4a6140-832c-59ea-824e-74376419e16f)[Dental HygienistEntry-levelWallacePortland, Oregon$108,160Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-wallace-0c28a12a-cbca-5307-a064-ec174447509c)[Dental HygienistLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesBeaverton, Oregon$124,800Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-9ec7886f-725c-59b9-990a-73e8954c1ba8)[Dental HygienistLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesWoodburn, Oregon$124,800Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-29942c1a-bbb2-5400-819d-20c021a14e4a)[Dental HygienistLive roleGenerations DentalGresham, Oregon$124,800Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-generations-dental-c6fe1cf3-3e9a-53a4-8d06-8064d538e99d) #### More dental hygienist openings in Portland - [Dental Hygienist – Portland Metro Area, OR – Part-Time - 3398881 · Necnic Group](/job/dental-hygienist-portland-metro-area-or-part-time-3398881-at-necnic-3f74b8d6-79ee-5778-9b86-c20899a9be9a) - [Dental Hygienist - Part Time · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-hygienist-part-time-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-e8492eb2-d0cd-52b7-8809-2fe3d7686120) - [Dental Hygienist · Clinton R Harrell DDS](/job/dental-hygienist-at-clinton-r-harrell-dds-c1f76d90-db15-53f6-97ec-a7190f707918) - [Dental Hygienist · Opti Staffing Group](/job/dental-hygienist-at-opti-staffing-group-23d6f0a6-dc04-5375-9b88-9558530d8f3d) - [Dental Hygienist - Part Time · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-hygienist-part-time-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-10b604c8-d5c4-5ea0-abe9-a1cf25ad5dca) - [Dental Hygienist · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-hygienist-at-midwest-dental-10e687a2-b14f-5c52-87ba-76ed9342a979) - [Dental Hygienist · Generations Dental](/job/dental-hygienist-at-generations-dental-cc26f175-9c14-553b-b526-258bffbeaba2) - [Dental Hygienist (PRN/PT) · Advantage Dental+](/job/prn-pt-hygienist-at-advantage-dental-72f15622-d5bf-5f18-8e17-11c8e1fc95fa) - [Dental Hygienist · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-hygienist-at-midwest-dental-0faa7648-d528-5da7-951d-aae9d236ab30) - [Dental Hygienist · Beyer Family Dental](/job/dental-hygienist-at-beyer-family-dental-540b090f-d5e2-545b-8685-f13fea5bc51c) - [Dental Hygienist · Veracity Ventures](/job/dental-hygienist-at-kpdcp-33395c61-180e-574e-a0ce-3e95f0212930) [Explore all 19 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR) ## Dental Hygienist jobs in Portland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental hygienist jobs are open in Portland? Metaintro tracks 19 live dental hygienist openings from 13 employers in the Portland, OR area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental hygienist jobs in Portland pay? The median posted salary is $112,985 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $104,073 to $119,600. Based on the 79% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental hygienist jobs in Portland? Positions in our Dental Offices, Generations Dental, Midwest Dental, and Olin have the most open dental hygienist roles here right now, out of 13 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Hygienist demand around Portland. 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