Dental Assistants Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $48,680 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $63,710
Employed locally 3,760
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $62,320
    90th
    $63,710

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Dental Assistants salary is 52% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,790
    Nursing Assistants $47,000
    Medical Assistants $47,820
    Massage Therapists $59,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,910
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Denver, CO is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Denver, CO is 2.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.