How much does a Dental Nurse make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Denver, CO is $41,470. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,450 to $45,331, with most professionals earning between $35,701 and $48,845.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $35,701 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $38,450 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $41,470 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $45,331 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $48,845 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $38,450 10% $35,701 90% $48,845 75% $45,331 $41,470 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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45331
41470

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
38450
45331
41470
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Denver, CO. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $38,450 to $45,331 with the average base salary of $41,470. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,450 to $45,331 with the average total cash compensation of $41,470.

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