As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Technician in Colorado is $189,284, equivalent to $91 per hour, $3,640 weekly, or $15,774 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dental Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dental Technician in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $173,315 to $241,623. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($180,925) and 75th percentile ($216,680), while top earners (90th percentile) make $241,623 per year. This $35,755 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Clinical Skills, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Dental Technician often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 7 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Dental Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $173,315 CO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $180,925 CO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $189,284 CO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $216,680 CO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $241,623 CO July 01, 2026
25% $180,925 10% $173,315 90% $241,623 75% $216,680 $189,284 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Technician ?

A dental technologist (dental laboratory technician) is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made restorative and dental appliances. There are four major disciplines within dental technology. These are fixed prosthesis including crowns, bridges and implants; removable prosthesis, including dentures and removable partial dentures; maxillofacial prosthesis, including ocular prosthesis and craniofacial prosthesis; and orthodontics and auxiliaries, including orthodontic appliances and mouthguards. The dentist communicates with the dental...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $193,937 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $189,940 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $188,976 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $189,648 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $191,259 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $198,187 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $195,793 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $196,870 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $189,040 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $188,884 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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