How much does a medical assistant make in Colorado?
$48,400a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Colorado. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,130Median: $48,400Highest 10%: $59,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,130 | $18.81 | |
| 25th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| Median | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $55,570 | $26.72 | |
| 90th | $59,760 | $28.73 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $49,700 |
| Boulder, CO | $48,590 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $46,810 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,890 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,780 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,730 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 7. Massachusetts | $49,460 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $48,680 |
| 9. Hawaii | $48,410 |
| 10. Colorado | $48,400 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $48,020 |
| 12. New York | $48,000 |
| 13. Maine | $47,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $23.27 ($48,400 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $48,400 against $45,690 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for medical assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays medical assistants the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $49,700 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.