Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Grand Junction
The median dentist earns $161,200 a year in the Grand Junction metro, with the middle half between $121,630 and $198,500.[1]
25th percentile
$121,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$161,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$198,500
Upper end of the middle half
Grand Junction runs about 3% lower than the Colorado median and ranks 5th of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Grand Junction pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,280 | $84,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $121,630 | $103,820 | $125,710 |
| Median | $161,200 | $166,240 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $198,500 | $210,080 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $272,210 | $229,070 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $165,960 | $160,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Grand Junction: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Grand Junction?
The median dentist salary in the Grand Junction metro area is $161,200, with the middle half earning between $121,630 and $198,500 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $98,280 at the 10th percentile to $272,210 at the 90th.
Is Grand Junction higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction runs about 3% lower than the Colorado state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Grand Junction compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Grand Junction is about 6% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Grand Junction area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Grand Junction metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.
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