Dental Assistants Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $48,400 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $73,410
Employed locally 520
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $48,400
    75th
    $60,310
    90th
    $73,410

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Dental Assistants salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,890
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,590
    District of Columbia $56,500

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,360
    Nursing Assistants $49,390
    Medical Assistants $48,740
    Massage Therapists $75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Boulder, CO is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Boulder, CO is 2.3% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Boulder?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.