Dental Assistants Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $46,380 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $57,340
Employed locally 370
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $54,040
    90th
    $57,340

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Dental Assistants salary is 50% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,950
    Nursing Assistants $44,780
    Medical Assistants $47,910
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,060
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,240
    Massage Therapists $61,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Greeley, CO is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Greeley, CO is 1.9% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.