Dentist Salary in Colorado
Based on 2K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$136,260
$65.51/hr
vs National Average
$173,305
-21.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $234K
2K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,440 |
| 25th percentile | $84,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,260 |
| 75th percentile | $181,010 |
| 90th percentile | $233,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,820 |
| 2023 | $133,860 |
| 2024 | $136,260 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,820 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $133,860 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $136,260 | $173,305 |