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Dental Hygienists salary in Colorado

Median: $109,580 / year · $52.68 / hr · 2025

12% above the U.S. average

Mean
$110,030
$52.90 / hr
Median hourly
$52.68 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$95,680 – $128,900
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$95,680
  • Median$109,580
  • Mean$110,030
  • 90th percentile$128,900

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$81,069

On a $109,580 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$15,949 (14.6%)
  • State income tax$4,179 (3.8%)
  • Social Security$6,794 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,589 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$81,069 (74.0%)
  • Share of $109,580 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$106,337

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Colorado RPP is 103.0 (3% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Colorado

Dental Assistants $48,340 −$61,240 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $108,410 −$1,170 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $63,910 −$45,670 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,880 −$35,700 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $105,380 −$4,200 vs this job Medical Assistants $48,400 −$61,180 vs this job Nurse Practitioners $132,930 +$23,350 vs this job Nursing Assistants $47,380 −$62,200 vs this job

ZIP codes in Colorado

80134Parker town80013Aurora city80015Centennial city80016Aurora city80634Greeley city80504Firestone town80219Denver city80022Commerce City city80229Thornton city80525Fort Collins city80631Greeley city80020Broomfield city

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Colorado ranks #7 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($109,580).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Colorado?
The OEWS median is $109,580 per year ($52.68 / hr) (2025), 12% above the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Colorado?
The OEWS hourly median is $52.68 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $81,069 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Colorado median is 12% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Colorado ranks #7 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Colorado living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 103.0 (U.S. = 100), 3% above the U.S. average. $109,580 in Colorado has about the same purchasing power as $106,337 at U.S. average prices.