salary$118,410 a year$57 an hour · median pay in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,460per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Colorado Springs?
Cheap. Rent of $1,901 a month takes 19.3% 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Colorado Springs, CO area is $118,410 a year ($57 an hour). Most earn between $101,540 and $129,460.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent of $1,901 a month takes 19.3% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Colorado Springs, CO metro area.