How much does a dentist make in Colorado?
$186,600a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Colorado. That is $89.73 an hour or $15,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.73
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,440Median: $186,600Highest 10%: $282,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 25th | $155,100 | $74.56 | |
| Median | $186,600 | $89.73 | |
| 75th | $254,400 | $122.30 | |
| 90th | $282,200 | $135.66 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 15. New Jersey | $201,800 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $195,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $192,100 |
| 18. Colorado | $186,600 |
| 19. Connecticut | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $89.73 ($186,600 a year).
Do dentists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $186,600 against $225,000 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Colorado rank for dentist pay?
Colorado ranks 18 of 19 states.
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.