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Dental Hygienist Salary in Norway

The Norway median is $193,747 per year, with observed city pay up to Oslo at $135,944.

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Dental Hygienist pay in Norway: Oslo leads, Oslo trails

The Norway national median for a dental hygienist is 1 810 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 1 270 000 kr in Oslo to 1 270 000 kr in Oslo (1×).

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. Common screening skills include Cleanings, Radiography, Patient education, and Precision.

A modeled national band runs about 1 353 900 kr–2 367 500 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Norwegian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 1 810 000 kr as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Norway shows about 3.1% CPI in 2025. A dental hygienist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Dental Hygienist pay data in Norway

Start with the national median (1 810 000 kr), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Norway hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 1 353 900 kr (10th) → 1 810 000 kr (median) → 2 367 500 kr (90th). Oslo’s observed median is 1 270 000 kr, with a local band about 898 000 kr–1 790 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Norway median” but the job is in Oslo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$193,747
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,142
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$135,944
Oslo, NO
Hourly (national)
$93.15
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in Norway

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Oslo, NO$135,944

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Norway?
The national median is about 1 810 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 1 270 000 kr to 1 270 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays dental hygienists the most?
Oslo, NO leads observed metros at about 1 270 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Norway cities have dental hygienist salary data?
1 metros list observed dental hygienist percentiles in NOK on this site.
Is dental hygienist in demand in Norway?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +9% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Norwegian industry mix.