Dental Assistants Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,750 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $59,680
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $51,750
    90th
    $59,680

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $46,160
    Medical Assistants $48,530
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,630
    Massage Therapists $61,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,630
    Medical Equipment Preparers $54,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northwest Colorado is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northwest Colorado is 3.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.