Dental Assistants Salary in Colorado
Dental Assistants in Colorado earn a median of $48,340 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,360
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500; the top 10% earn over $60,540. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in Colorado
How much do dental assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $48,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500 and the top 10% earn over $60,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.