salary$106,650 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,010per year
Jobs in the area450people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Fort Collins?
OK. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 20.8% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $106,650 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $104,680 and $122,010.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 20.8% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.