HealthcareUpdated Q1 2025

Dentist Salary
in Denver, CO

Diagnose and treat dental conditions affecting teeth, gums, and oral health. Median salary in Denver: $202K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$202K
per year
Take-home: $133K

Salary range in Denver

Entry level (25th)$166,000
Median (50th)$202,000
Senior (75th)$252,000
Top earner (90th)$325,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Denver, Colorado.

Key facts for Denver

Median salary
$202K
annual
Take-home pay
$133K
after fed/state tax
COL index
118
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.55%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,800
per month
YoY growth
+2.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Denver Dentist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $202K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Denver

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Dentist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$169K$184K$199K$214K$229K201920212023202520272029
2026
$207K
projected
2027
$212K
projected
2028
$218K
projected
2029
$223K
projected
2030
$229K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$202,000+$0
2028 projected$202,000+$0
2029 projected$202,000+$0
2030 projected$202,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Dentist Salary in Denver, Colorado: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Dentist salary in Denver, CO is $202,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Denver–CO metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Dentist in Denver

Entry-level Dentists in Denver with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $166,000 and $202,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $202,000 to $252,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $252,000 to $325,000 or more.

Cost of living in Denver for Dentists

Denver has a cost of living index of 118 compared to the US national average of 100. Denver's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Colorado has a 4.55% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Dentist

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or DMD; state licensure. 2% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Dentist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Denver (current)$202K118
Colorado Springs102
Aurora112
Fort Collins112
Lakewood115
Thornton108