Dentist salary in Denver, CO
Based on 18 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Aurora, Brighton, Highlands Ranch, Thornton, Northglenn.
Also listed as: General Dentist, Associate Dentist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,000 |
| 25th | $105,123 |
| 50th (median) | $177,622 |
| 75th | $208,000 |
| 90th | $209,204 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $124,085 | $95,222 | $208,000 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $134,004 | $115,677 | $187,740 | 10 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $123,781 | $208,000 | 12 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Dentist salary of $177,622 is worth about $167,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Dentists, General in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $168,620 in May 2025 (1,980 employed). The H-1B median here is $177,622, 5% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pds Colorado Network | too few | 6 |
| Lotus Dental Pllc | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.