Dental Assistants Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $48,060 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $58,570
Employed locally 460
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $54,600
    90th
    $58,570

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Dental Assistants salary is 47% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $44,650
    Medical Assistants $46,560
    Massage Therapists $60,060
    Phlebotomists $45,260
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Fort Collins, CO is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Fort Collins, CO is 1.6% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.