Medical Assistant salary in Colorado
What medical assistants earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,400$23.27 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$45,280 – $55,570Top 10%: $59,760+
Jobs13,1600.87× the U.S. concentration
Medical 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 | $49,700 | $23.90 | 6,440 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,730 | $21.99 | 2,400 |
| Boulder, CO | $48,590 | $23.36 | 970 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,090 | $22.16 | 490 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,890 | $22.06 | 470 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,390 | $21.34 | 460 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $48,830 | $23.48 | 430 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,780 | $22.01 | 410 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $43,540 | $20.93 | 290 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $46,810 | $22.51 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $48,680 Hawaii · $48,410 New Hampshire · $48,020 New York · $48,000 Maine · $47,580 Connecticut · $47,430
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Dental Assistants · $48,340 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 medical assistant make in Colorado?
Medical Assistants in Colorado earned a median of $48,400 a year ($23.27 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $45,280 to $55,570.
Where in Colorado do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $49,700.
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.