Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Boulder

The median dentist earns $180,440 a year in the Boulder metro, with most between $149,990 and $211,320.

25th percentile

$149,990

Entry / lower range

Median

$180,440

The typical pay

75th percentile

$211,320

Experienced / upper range

Boulder runs about 9% above the Colorado median. Versus the national median, it's about 6% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Boulder: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Boulder?

The median dentist salary in the Boulder area is about $180,440, with most earning between $149,990 and $211,320 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Boulder higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?

Boulder runs about 9% above the Colorado state median for dentists.

How does Boulder compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Boulder is about 6% above average.

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