Medical Assistants Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $48,740 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.44
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 770
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $48,740
    75th
    $53,800
    90th
    $58,360

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Assistants salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,370
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,780

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,360
    Nursing Assistants $49,390
    Dental Assistants $48,400
    Massage Therapists $75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Boulder, CO is $23.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Boulder, CO is 10.3% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Boulder?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.