How much does a dental assistant make in Colorado?
$48,340a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Colorado. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,500Median: $48,340Highest 10%: $60,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| 25th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $60,540 | $29.11 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $58,760 |
| Denver, CO | $49,490 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,290 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $48,080 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $46,350 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 19. Maryland | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,610 |
| 21. Iowa | $48,430 |
| 22. Colorado | $48,340 |
| 23. New York | $48,110 |
| 24. Ohio | $47,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $48,340 against $48,070 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for dental assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays dental assistants the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $58,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.