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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $60,700 | $59,890 | $57,570 | $46,645 | 105 |
| Salem | $59,080 | $59,210 | $57,810 | $45,468 | 104 |
| Bend | $58,970 | $59,590 | $56,970 | $45,389 | 104 |
| Grants Pass | $58,610 | $58,180 | $57,460 | $45,127 | 98 |
| Eugene | $57,540 | $58,500 | $50,430 | $44,350 | 102 |
| Albany | $56,340 | $57,180 | $51,660 | $43,478 | 102 |
| Corvallis | $56,280 | $57,080 | $50,940 | $43,434 | 104 |
| Medford | $55,950 | $57,300 | $49,450 | $43,194 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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