Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Boulder
The median dentist earns $180,440 a year in the Boulder metro, with the middle half between $149,990 and $211,320.[1]
25th percentile
$149,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$180,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$211,320
Upper end of the middle half
Boulder runs about 9% higher than the Colorado median and ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 6% higher than the national median.
Boulder pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,480 | $84,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $149,990 | $103,820 | $125,710 |
| Median | $180,440 | $166,240 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $211,320 | $210,080 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $224,410 | $229,070 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $181,160 | $160,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Boulder: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Boulder?
The median dentist salary in the Boulder metro area is $180,440, with the middle half earning between $149,990 and $211,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,480 at the 10th percentile to $224,410 at the 90th.
Is Boulder higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Boulder runs about 9% higher than the Colorado state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Boulder compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Boulder is about 6% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Boulder area?
BLS estimates 140 dentists were employed in the Boulder metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Colorado metros