Dental Assistants Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Dental Assistants in Colorado earn a median salary of $46,695 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.3% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 7,690 dental assistants are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $45,030 to $48,680 depending on location.
$46,695
Avg median salary in Colorado
$48,680
Highest paying metro
$45,030
Lowest paying metro
7,690
Employed in Colorado
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inDental Assistants salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $48,680 | $46,280 | $62,320 | 3,760 |
| Boulder, CO | $48,400 | $44,360 | $60,310 | 520 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $48,060 | $46,660 | $54,600 | 460 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,390 | $45,190 | $57,150 | 1,240 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,380 | $37,930 | $54,040 | 370 |
| Southwest Colorado | $46,150 | $45,260 | $60,720 | 350 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $45,920 | $37,100 | $47,130 | 150 |
| Northwest Colorado | $45,750 | $44,860 | $51,750 | 330 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $45,190 | $39,770 | $54,090 | 260 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,030 | $36,900 | $47,220 | 250 |