PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$20.00–$28.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
3 open roles with published pay are listed for Colorado Springs. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Colorado Springs.
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Dental Assistant roles in Colorado Springs
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Traveling Dental Assistant Pediatrics
PDS Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$19.75–$27.75/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Colorado Springs, CO
$50k–$65k/ year
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental assistants near Colorado Springs
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 2 | $23.88 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $27.49 |
What your pay buys in Colorado Springs
- Overall prices in Colorado Springs run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 116.2).
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 El Paso County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include El Paso County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO | 36 mi | — | 83,213 |
| Pueblo, CO | 42 mi | — | 111,166 |
| Parker, CO | 44 mi | — | 65,473 |
| Centennial, CO | 50 mi | — | 108,853 |
| Aurora, CO | 58 mi | — | 403,130 |
| Lakewood, CO | 61 mi | — | 156,868 |
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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Common questions
Who is hiring dental assistants in Colorado Springs?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Colorado Springs. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Colorado Springs.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Colorado Springs as a dental assistant?
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. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Colorado Springs in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include El Paso 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 Colorado Springs?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Colorado Springs and across Colorado. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Colorado Springs.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportColorado Springs, 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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
- Dental AssistantPermanent$22.00–$26.00/ hour
+ 32 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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