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Dental Assistants Salary in Colorado
Ranked #21 of 50 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of dental assistantss in Colorado earn between $38,500 and $60,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Colorado is $50,230, about 0.1% above the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $58,760 | $55,560 | 520 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,490 | $51,410 | 4,160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,290 | $49,170 | 1,360 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $48,080 | $49,360 | 510 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,270 | $48,000 | 360 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,440 | $47,650 | 350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $46,350 | $46,540 | 300 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,000 | $46,510 | 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dental assistants make in Colorado?
The median dental assistants salary in Colorado is $48,340 per year (mean $50,230), and about 80% earn between $38,500 and $60,540.
How much do dental assistants make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,230 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for dental assistants?
Colorado ranks #21 of 50 states for dental assistants pay. Its mean salary of $50,230 is about 0.1% above the U.S. average of $50,200.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay dental assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for dental assistants are Boulder, CO ($58,760), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($49,490), Colorado Springs, CO ($48,290), by median annual wage.