Dentists, General Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $143,760 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $69.11
10th percentile $80,920
90th percentile —
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,920
    25th
    $98,250
    50th (median)
    $143,760
    75th
    $199,990

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 140% Median Dentists, General salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $230,720
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $228,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $215,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $208,810
    Wisconsin $206,650

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Boulder, CO is $69.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.89 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Boulder, CO is 16.8% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Boulder?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $80,920 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,250.