Medical Assistants pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for medical assistants is $23.27 an hour ($48,400 a year). About 13,160 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). Colorado ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.81 | $39,130 |
| 25% of workers | $21.77 | $45,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.27 | $48,400 |
| 75% of workers | $26.72 | $55,570 |
| 90% of workers | $28.73 | $59,760 |
Medical Assistants pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49,700 | 6,440 |
| Boulder | $48,590 | 970 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $46,810 | 0 |
| Greeley | $45,890 | 470 |
| Pueblo | $45,780 | 410 |
| Colorado Springs | $45,730 | 2,400 |
| Grand Junction | $44,390 | 460 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,380 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,340 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,880 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $59,430 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $59,020 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,260 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $94,190 |
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