salary$113,760 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,020per year
Jobs in the area2,100people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Aurora?
OK. Rent of $2,087 a month takes 22.0% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Aurora, CO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $113,760 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $100,890 and $128,020.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Aurora?
Typical rent of $2,087 a month takes 22.0% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.