Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
The median dentist earns $168,620 a year in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro, with the middle half between $95,500 and $213,400.[1]
25th percentile
$95,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,620
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$213,400
Upper end of the middle half
Denver-Aurora-Centennial runs about 1% higher than the Colorado median and ranks 4th of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Denver-Aurora-Centennial pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,590 | $84,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $95,500 | $103,820 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,620 | $166,240 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $213,400 | $210,080 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $222,590 | $229,070 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $158,550 | $160,810 | $191,350 |
1,980
1.23
1.54
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Dentist salary in Denver-Aurora-Centennial: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
The median dentist salary in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area is $168,620, with the middle half earning between $95,500 and $213,400 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $84,590 at the 10th percentile to $222,590 at the 90th.
Is Denver-Aurora-Centennial higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial runs about 1% higher than the Colorado state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Denver-Aurora-Centennial compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial is about 1% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area?
BLS estimates 1,980 dentists were employed in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.54, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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