Dental Assistants Salary in Colorado
Ranked #21 of 50 · CO
0.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,230 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,340
Employment 8,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,500P25 $45,520 Median $48,340P75 $58,340P90 $60,540
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 |