DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Oral Surgeon Salary
in Denver, CO

Perform surgical procedures on teeth, jaw, and mouth including extractions and implants. Median salary in Denver: $448K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$448K
per year
Take-home: $295K

Salary range in Denver

Entry level (25th)$314,000
Median (50th)$448,000
Senior (75th)$616,000
Top earner (90th)$784,000
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What the numbers say for Denver

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

12% premium vs national median

Oral Surgeons in Denver earn approximately 12% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $48,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Denver's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Denver's cost-of-living index (118), the median Oral Surgeon salary buys the equivalent of $379,661 in a US-average-cost city. That's $20,339 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

Primarily on-site role

Only 0% of Oral Surgeon positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Denver salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Denver

Median salary
$448K
annual
Take-home pay
$295K
after fed/state tax
COL index
118
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.55%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,800
per month
YoY growth
+3.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Denver Oral Surgeon to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $448K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Denver

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

HistoricalProjected
Oral Surgeon salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$375K$408K$441K$474K$507K201920212023202520272029
2026
$459K
projected
2027
$471K
projected
2028
$482K
projected
2029
$495K
projected
2030
$507K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$448,000+$0
2028 projected$448,000+$0
2029 projected$448,000+$0
2030 projected$448,000+$0

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

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Oral Surgeon Salary in Denver, Colorado: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oral Surgeon salary in Denver, CO is $448,000 per year as of Q1 2026. 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 Oral Surgeon in Denver

Entry-level Oral Surgeons in Denver with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $314,000 and $448,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $448,000 to $616,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $616,000 to $784,000 or more.

Cost of living in Denver for Oral Surgeons

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 Oral Surgeon

DMD/DDS + oral surgery residency. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Oral Surgeon salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Denver (current)$448K118
Colorado Springs$384K102
Aurora$424K112
Fort Collins$448K112
Lakewood$460K115
Thornton$432K108