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Medical Assistants Salary in Colorado
Ranked #9 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of medical assistantss in Colorado earn between $39,130 and $59,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in Colorado is $49,490, about 7.3% above the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,700 | $52,250 | 6,440 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $48,830 | $51,350 | 430 |
| Boulder, CO | $48,590 | $50,360 | 970 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $46,810 | $48,170 | — |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,090 | $46,350 | 490 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,890 | $47,070 | 470 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,780 | $45,760 | 410 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,730 | $45,150 | 2,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical assistants make in Colorado?
The median medical assistants salary in Colorado is $48,400 per year (mean $49,490), and about 80% earn between $39,130 and $59,760.
How much do medical assistants make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,490 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for medical assistants?
Colorado ranks #9 of 51 states for medical assistants pay. Its mean salary of $49,490 is about 7.3% above the U.S. average of $46,120.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay medical assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for medical assistants are Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($49,700), Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($48,830), Boulder, CO ($48,590), by median annual wage.