Dental Hygienist salary in Colorado
The median dental hygienist pay in Colorado is $56.80 per hour, about $118,144 a year, based on 21 postings from 2 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 21roles with published pay
- $56.80median pay per hour
- $50–$76typical published range
- 2employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53.20 | $110,656 |
| 25th percentile | $56.80 | $118,144 |
| Median | $56.80 | $118,144 |
| 75th percentile | $65 | $135,200 |
| 90th percentile | $66 | $137,280 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 10 | $56.80 | $118,144 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 12 | $64.75 | $134,680 |
| Denver Health | 9 | $56.80 | $118,144 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $69 | +21% |
| Washington | $68.50 | +21% |
| Nevada | $64.50 | +14% |
| Oregon | $64.50 | +14% |
| Virginia | $62.50 | +10% |
| Maine | $59.50 | +5% |
| California | $57.50 | +1% |
| Texas | $57.50 | +1% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Colorado?
The median is $56.80 per hour, about $118,144 a year, across 21 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $57 and $65 per hour.
Who pays dental hygienists the most in Colorado?
2 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at PDS Health.
What do dental hygienists get paid at other employers in the US?
- PDS HealthCastle Rock, CO$64.75/hr
- Denver HealthDenver, CO$56.80/hr
- PDS HealthEverett, WA$77.50/hr
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthCastle Rock, CO · 12 postings$64.75/ hr$47–$82
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 9 postings$56.80/ hr$38–$62
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
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- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$54.00–$75.00/ hour
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$54.00–$75.00/ hour
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