Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Colorado Springs
The median dentist earns $158,830 a year in the Colorado Springs metro, with the middle half between $119,990 and $195,810.[1]
25th percentile
$119,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$158,830
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$195,810
Upper end of the middle half
Colorado Springs runs about 4% lower than the Colorado median and ranks 6th of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Colorado Springs pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,390 | $84,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $119,990 | $103,820 | $125,710 |
| Median | $158,830 | $166,240 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $195,810 | $210,080 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $295,550 | $229,070 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $165,610 | $160,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Colorado Springs: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Colorado Springs?
The median dentist salary in the Colorado Springs metro area is $158,830, with the middle half earning between $119,990 and $195,810 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $75,390 at the 10th percentile to $295,550 at the 90th.
Is Colorado Springs higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs runs about 4% lower than the Colorado state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Colorado Springs compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Colorado Springs is about 7% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Colorado Springs area?
BLS estimates 280 dentists were employed in the Colorado Springs metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.12, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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