Medical Assistants Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $44,650 +1% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $54,790
Employed locally 2,540
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $54,790

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Assistants salary is 49% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,090
    Nursing Assistants $43,000
    Dental Assistants $47,390
    Massage Therapists $57,290
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,100
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Colorado Springs, CO is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.