Dental Hygienist Salary in Denver, CO
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The median dental hygienist in the Denver area earns $113,760 a year ($54.69 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 4% above the Colorado median ($109,580). Half of the 2,100 dental hygienists there earn between $103,360 and $126,860.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,890 | $95,680 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $103,360 | $102,580 | $83,570 |
| Median | $113,760 | $109,580 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $126,860 | $125,470 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $128,020 | $128,900 | $126,050 |
| Average | $110,600 | $110,030 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 2,100 | 4,270 | 222,740 |
Denver, CO ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
- Washington, DC: $119,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.