Medical Assistants Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $44,080 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $55,670
Employed locally 450
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $44,080
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $55,670

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,380
    Nursing Assistants$43,790
    Dental Assistants$46,150
    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 Medical Assistants make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwest Colorado is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwest Colorado is 0.3% below 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.