Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $46,150 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $62,060
Employed locally 350
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $62,060

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,380
    Nursing Assistants$43,790
    Medical Assistants$44,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,440
    Massage Therapists$56,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Colorado is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Colorado is 2.4% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.