Dental Assistants Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $47,390 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $59,130
Employed locally 1,240
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $57,150
    90th
    $59,130

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Dental Assistants salary is 46% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,090
    Nursing Assistants$43,000
    Medical Assistants$44,650
    Massage Therapists$57,290
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,100
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Colorado Springs, CO is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.2% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.