Medical Assistants pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for medical assistants is $23.90 an hour ($49,700 a year). About 6,440 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). It is 3% higher than the Colorado median ($48,400).
Pay range for medical assistants in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.88 | $45,500 |
| 25% of workers | $23.01 | $47,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.90 | $49,700 |
| 75% of workers | $27.89 | $58,010 |
| 90% of workers | $29.12 | $60,580 |
Medical Assistants pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page) | $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)
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|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,130 |
| Nursing Assistants | $49,110 |
| Dental Assistants | $49,490 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,810 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,430 |
| Massage Therapists | $60,490 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,260 |
| Phlebotomists | $48,070 |
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