How much does a dentist make in Colorado?
$166,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Colorado. That is $79.92 an hour or $13,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.92
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,590Median: $166,200Highest 10%: $229,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| Median | $166,200 | $79.92 | |
| 75th | $210,100 | $101.00 | |
| 90th | $229,100 | $110.13 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $180,400 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $180,200 |
| Pueblo, CO | $172,700 |
| Denver, CO | $168,600 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $161,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $158,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $154,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 28. Ohio | $167,400 |
| 29. Montana | $167,200 |
| 30. Indiana | $166,700 |
| 31. Colorado | $166,200 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $166,200 |
| 33. California | $166,000 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $163,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $79.92 ($166,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $166,200 against $171,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Colorado rank for dentist pay?
Colorado ranks 31 of 47 states.
Which city in Colorado pays dentists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $180,400 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.