Medical Assistants Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $47,820 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 6,450
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $54,000
    90th
    $58,690

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,790
    Nursing Assistants $47,000
    Dental Assistants $48,680
    Massage Therapists $59,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,910
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Denver, CO is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Denver, CO is 8.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.