Dental Assistants Salary in Pueblo, CO

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

Median annual salary $45,030 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $56,930
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $45,030
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $56,930

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Dental Assistants salary is 28% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,050
    Nursing Assistants $42,680
    Medical Assistants $43,360
    Phlebotomists $43,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,020
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $66,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Pueblo, CO is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Pueblo, CO is 4.8% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.