Dental Assistants pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.24 an hour ($48,340 a year). About 8,360 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Colorado ranks 22nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.51 | $38,500 |
| 25% of workers | $21.89 | $45,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.24 | $48,340 |
| 75% of workers | $28.05 | $58,340 |
| 90% of workers | $29.10 | $60,540 |
Dental Assistants pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $58,760 | 520 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49,490 | 4,160 |
| Colorado Springs | $48,290 | 1,360 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $48,080 | 510 |
| Greeley | $47,270 | 360 |
| Grand Junction | $46,350 | 300 |
| Pueblo | $45,710 | 260 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,400 |
| Dental Hygienists | $109,580 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,650 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,330 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $59,430 |
| Surgical Technologists | $75,740 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,260 |
| Massage Therapists | $61,060 |
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