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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Lakewood, CO
$22.00–$26.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Lakewood, CO
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- 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 Jefferson County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Jefferson County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO | 9 mi | — | 121,873 |
| Westminster, CO | 13 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Boulder, CO | 24 mi | — | 106,803 |
| Longmont, CO | 32 mi | — | 99,818 |
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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.
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Who is hiring dental assistants in Lakewood?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lakewood. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lakewood.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Lakewood 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 Lakewood in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Jefferson 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 Lakewood?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Lakewood and across Colorado. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Lakewood.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportLakewood, 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
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