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Dentists, General average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$184,210
- Boulder$181,160
- Pueblo$168,690
- Grand Junction$165,960
- Colorado Springs$165,610
- Greeley$165,570
- Denver$158,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $184,210 | $180,210 | $119,440 | $129,777 | 101 |
| Boulder | $181,160 | $180,440 | $149,990 | $127,826 | 105 |
| Pueblo | $168,690 | $172,680 | $122,510 | $119,852 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $165,960 | $161,200 | $121,630 | $118,106 | 95 |
| Colorado Springs | $165,610 | $158,830 | $119,990 | $117,882 | 101 |
| Greeley | $165,570 | $154,940 | $129,990 | $117,856 | 100 |
| Denver | $158,550 | $168,620 | $95,500 | $113,367 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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