Dentist, General salary in Colorado
What dentists, general earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$166,240$79.92 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$103,820 – $210,080Top 10%: $229,070+
Jobs2,9401.28× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $168,620 | $81.07 | 1,980 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $158,830 | $76.36 | 280 |
| Boulder, CO | $180,440 | $86.75 | 140 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $158,190 | $76.05 | 110 |
| Greeley, CO | $154,940 | $74.49 | 90 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $154,850 | $74.45 | 90 |
| Pueblo, CO | $172,680 | $83.02 | 70 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $161,200 | $77.50 | 60 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $169,680 | $81.58 | 40 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $180,210 | $86.64 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Hawaii · $167,820 Ohio · $167,410 Montana · $167,200 Indiana · $166,650 Oklahoma · $166,170 California · $165,950
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Colorado?
Dentists, General in Colorado earned a median of $166,240 a year ($79.92 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $103,820 to $210,080.
Where in Colorado do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $180,440.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.