2011 Denver metropolitan area dental hygiene salaries and benefits

Denver metropolitan area — 25 responses

Total responses for Colorado: 46

Average hourly rate for Colorado (which include responses from the Denver area): $39.11

Average hourly rate for Denver area: $38.80

Average hourly rate for Denver area in 2010: $39.42

Differential: $0.62 decrease

The most common hourly rate reported was: $40 (24%).

Benefits available through employer

• Health insurance, 52%
• Employer contribution towards retirement, 74%
• Paid vacation and holidays, 78%
• Paid sick leave, 61%
• Life insurance, 13%
• Dental insurance, 44%
• Disability insurance, 17%
• CE tuition reimbursement, 39%

Comments about the Denver area

• There is a definite surplus of dental hygienists in the Denver area. I have noticed from recent job postings that the average wage has dropped by $5 an hour (ouch!) They are trying to open up two more fast track hygiene programs here, which will flood the market even more. This is a major concern to our local hygiene association and they are trying to lobby against it. I feel like my skills and the nature of this job are being highly compromised due to these actions!