Dental Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $45,190 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $55,890
Employed locally 260
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $45,190
    75th
    $54,090
    90th
    $55,890

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Assistants salary is 37% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,690
    Nursing Assistants $40,060
    Medical Assistants $45,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,460
    Massage Therapists $67,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 4.5% below 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.