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Dental Hygienist Salary in Portugal

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The Portugal median is $69,344 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$69,344
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,817
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$69,344
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$33.34
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$69,344
Amadora, PT$69,344
Coimbra, PT$69,344
Leiria, PT$69,344
Setúbal, PT$69,344
Funchal, PT$69,344
Viseu, PT$69,344
Queluz, PT$69,344
Lisbon, PT$50,639
Porto, PT$44,138

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Portugal?
The national median dental hygienist salary in Portugal is about 60 800 € per year (5100 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 38 700 € to 60 800 €.
Which Portugal city pays dental hygienists the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 60 800 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 38 700 € per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about 27 400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 79 500 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is dental hygienist in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.