Medical Assistants Salary in Colorado
Medical Assistants in Colorado earn a median of $48,400 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,160
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,130; the top 10% earn over $59,760. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Colorado
How much do medical assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $48,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,130 and the top 10% earn over $59,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.