Dentist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$79.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,285/year ($9,857/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 31st of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 2,940 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $166,240 a year — though pay ranges from $84,590 for newcomers to $229,070 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $84,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $210,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $229,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,940 Dentist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Dentist salary of $166,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $118,285 — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
| Gross (median) | $166,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,632 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,717 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$6,606 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,285 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,857 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Colorado?
- The median Dentist salary in Colorado is $166,240 per year ($79.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,820 and $210,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $166,240, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $118,285 per year ($9,857 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,940 Dentist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.