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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Salem, OR is $47,082. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,052 to $51,715, with most professionals earning between $37,473 and $55,934.

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 $37,473 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $42,052 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $47,082 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $51,715 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $55,934 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $42,052 10% $37,473 90% $55,934 75% $51,715 $47,082 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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $42,052 to $51,715 with the average base salary of $47,082. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,133 to $51,897 with the average total cash compensation of $47,147.

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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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