Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $166,240 | $175,358 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $79.92 | $84.31 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $161,242.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $188,001 | $154,000 | $275,000 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $170,910 | $140,000 | $250,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Dentist in Colorado is $166,240, or about $79.92 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dentists is $175,358. Colorado is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level dentists in Colorado typically earn from $154,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,940 dentist jobs on record and a median salary of $166,240, Colorado offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dentists rank 33 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 96% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Orthodontists at $416,000, Dermatologists at $398,810, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $385,410 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dentists rank 33 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 96% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $416,000 | $160 |
| Dermatologists | $398,810 | $260 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $385,410 | $410 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $360,820 | — |
| Neurologists | $356,250 | $120 |
| Radiologists | $344,270 | $500 |
Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.