Dental Hygienists pay range in Greeley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,250 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Greeley earn between $76,590 and $119,600.
- $72K10th
- $77K25th
- $110KMedian
- $120K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,220 | $8,518 | $49.14 |
| Median | $110,080 | $9,173 | $52.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,590 | $6,382 | $36.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,600 | $9,967 | $57.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Greeley vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Greeley earn 7% less than the Colorado average ($110,030) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | $102,220 | $110,080 | $72,280 | $121,250 | 140 |
| Colorado | $110,030 | $109,580 | $95,680 | $128,900 | 4,270 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Greeley
On the average salary of $102,220, a single filer in Greeley takes home about $76,952 a year, or $6,413 a month and $2,960 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Greeley a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greeley area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $102,220 buys what about $102,040 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Greeley ($55,070). A typical home costs $497,279, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Colorado cities
Greeley ranks 5th of 7 Colorado metro areas for this job; Boulder pays the most ($122,460).
- Boulder$122,460
- Colorado Springs$113,180
- Denver$110,600
- Fort Collins$109,710
- Greeley$102,220
- Grand Junction$100,530
- Pueblo$100,050
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Greeley: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Greeley?
$49.14 an hour on average, and $52.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Greeley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Greeley?
About $76,952 a year ($6,413 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,220. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Greeley than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292; area Greeley, CO (24540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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