Dental Assistant salary in Colorado
What dental assistants earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,340$23.24 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$45,520 – $58,340Top 10%: $60,540+
Jobs8,3601.17× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,490 | $23.79 | 4,160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,290 | $23.22 | 1,360 |
| Boulder, CO | $58,760 | $28.25 | 520 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $48,080 | $23.11 | 510 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,270 | $22.73 | 360 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,000 | $22.12 | 360 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,440 | $22.33 | 350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $46,350 | $22.28 | 300 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,710 | $21.97 | 260 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $45,950 | $22.09 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Indiana · $48,670 Maryland · $48,620 Illinois · $48,610 Iowa · $48,430 New York · $48,110 Ohio · $47,970
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Colorado?
Dental Assistants in Colorado earned a median of $48,340 a year ($23.24 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $45,520 to $58,340.
Where in Colorado do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $58,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.