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Portugal · Salary comparison

Dental Hygienist vs Radiologist salary

In Portugal, a radiologist earns about 249% more than a dental hygienist $241,791 vs $69,344 per year.

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Healthcare
Dental Hygienist
$69,344/yr
Monthly
$5,817
Hourly
$33
Range
$51,894$90,672
10-yr outlook
+9%
Pays more
Healthcare
Radiologist
$241,791/yr
Monthly
$20,187
Hourly
$116
Range
$159,103$342,842
10-yr outlook
+5%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDental HygienistRadiologist
Entry (10th)$51,894$159,103
25th$60,562$200,390
Median$69,344$241,791
75th$80,065$292,316
Senior (90th)$90,672$342,842

National Portugal figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dental hygienist or radiologist earn more in Portugal?
A radiologist earns more, at about 212 000 € per year vs 60 800 € for a dental hygienist — roughly 249% (151 200 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A dental hygienist typically earns 45 500 €–79 500 €, while a radiologist earns 139 500 €–300 600 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Portugal?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dental hygienist averages about 5100 € and a radiologist about 17 700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a dental hygienist earns about 45 500 € while a radiologist earns about 139 500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a dental hygienist earns about 79 500 € while a radiologist earns about 300 600 € per year.
Are dental hygienist and radiologist similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.