CO · Commerce City · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Commerce City, CO

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What your pay buys in Commerce City

  • 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 Adams County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Adams County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Thornton, CO8 mi—146,689
Denver, CO10 mi—729,019
Longmont, CO26 mi—99,818
Boulder, CO26 mi—106,803

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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 Commerce City

Commerce City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring dental assistants in Commerce City?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Commerce City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Commerce City.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Commerce City 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 Commerce City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Adams 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 Commerce City?

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

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportCommerce City, 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

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

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