Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Boulder
The median dental hygienist earns $130,000 a year in the Boulder metro, with the middle half between $110,470 and $133,150.[1]
25th percentile
$110,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$130,000
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$133,150
Upper end of the middle half
Boulder runs about 19% higher than the Colorado median and ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 33% higher than the national median.
Boulder pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $93,600 | $95,680 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $110,470 | $102,580 | $83,570 |
| Median | $130,000 | $109,580 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $133,150 | $125,470 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $133,460 | $128,900 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $122,460 | $110,030 | $98,990 |
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1.56
1.09
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Dental Hygienist salary in Boulder: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Boulder?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Boulder metro area is $130,000, with the middle half earning between $110,470 and $133,150 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $93,600 at the 10th percentile to $133,460 at the 90th.
Is Boulder higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Boulder runs about 19% higher than the Colorado state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Boulder compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Boulder is about 33% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Boulder area?
BLS estimates 300 dental hygienists were employed in the Boulder metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.09, so the role is close to the national average.
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