salary$130,000 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,460per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Boulder?
OK. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 20.5% 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 Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Boulder, CO area is $130,000 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $93,600 and $133,460.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 20.5% 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 Boulder, CO metro area.