Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Grand Junction
The median dental hygienist earns $98,910 a year in the Grand Junction metro, with the middle half between $96,970 and $114,030.[1]
25th percentile
$96,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$98,910
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$114,030
Upper end of the middle half
Grand Junction runs about 10% lower than the Colorado median and ranks 6th of 7 Colorado metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Grand Junction pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $90,380 | $95,680 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $96,970 | $102,580 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,910 | $109,580 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $114,030 | $125,470 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $116,320 | $128,900 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $100,530 | $110,030 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Grand Junction: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Grand Junction?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Grand Junction metro area is $98,910, with the middle half earning between $96,970 and $114,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $90,380 at the 10th percentile to $116,320 at the 90th.
Is Grand Junction higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction runs about 10% lower than the Colorado state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 6th of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Grand Junction compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Grand Junction is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Grand Junction area?
BLS estimates 170 dental hygienists were employed in the Grand Junction metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.72, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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