How much does a Dental Nurse make in Portland, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Portland, OR is $48,695. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,496 to $53,488, with most professionals earning between $38,762 and $57,852.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $38,762 Portland,OR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $43,496 Portland,OR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $48,695 Portland,OR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $53,488 Portland,OR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $57,852 Portland,OR March 01, 2025
25% $43,496 10% $38,762 90% $57,852 75% $53,488 $48,695 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a 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 Dental Nurse in Portland, OR. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $43,496 to $53,488 with the average base salary of $48,695. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,582 to $53,677 with the average total cash compensation of $48,762.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

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

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