More open Dental Assistant roles in Aurora

1 more open role from employers in Aurora. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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EDDA - Dental Assistant

Sonrava Health · Aurora, CO

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Who is hiring dental assistants near Aurora

Employer	Roles	Median pay / hour
Denver Health	8	$27.51
PDS Health	6	$24.88
Aspen Dental	4	$24.50

What your pay buys in Aurora

Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Dental health shortage areas in Arapahoe County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Arapahoe County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 13 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities

City	Distance	Median pay	Population
Denver, CO	9 mi	—	729,019
Centennial, CO	11 mi	—	108,853
Boulder, CO	36 mi	—	106,803
Longmont, CO	38 mi	—	99,818

Dental Assistant jobs in Colorado · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Aurora

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Common questions

Who is hiring dental assistants in Aurora?

We list 18 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Aurora.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Aurora as a dental assistant?

Is Aurora in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Arapahoe County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Aurora?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Aurora and across Colorado. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Aurora.

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Pay report · Dental Assistant near Aurora, CO

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportAurora, CO · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
PDS HealthGolden, CO · 17 postings$24.88/ hr$20–$36
Aspen DentalWestminster, CO · 8 postings$24.75/ hr$20–$30

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2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$25.12High$32

34 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Colorado, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 34 Dental Assistant roles

Traveling Dental Assistant PeriodonticsPermanent
$26.25–$36.50/ hour
PDS Health · Golden, CO · posted yesterday
Dental AssistantPermanent
$22.00–$26.00/ hour
Aspen Dental · Lakewood, CO · posted yesterday

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