How much does a dental hygienist make in Colorado?
$109,600a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Colorado. That is $52.68 an hour or $9,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.68
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,680Median: $109,600Highest 10%: $128,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,680 | $46.00 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.32 | |
| Median | $109,600 | $52.68 | |
| 75th | $125,500 | $60.32 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.97 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $130,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $118,400 |
| Denver, CO | $113,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $110,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $106,700 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $98,910 |
| Pueblo, CO | $98,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 4. California | $124,900 |
| 5. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 6. Nevada | $115,300 |
| 7. Colorado | $109,600 |
| 8. Maryland | $107,800 |
| 9. New Jersey | $107,000 |
| 10. New York | $106,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $52.68 ($109,600 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $109,600 against $98,100 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for dental hygienist pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays dental hygienists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $130,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.