CO · Aurora · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Aurora, CO

18 open roles with published pay are listed for Aurora and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Aurora. The free report below lists employers near Aurora and what they pay.

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Open Medical Assistant roles near Aurora

Roles in other cities of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Medical Assistant

US Oncology Network · Lakewood, CO

$18.00–$26.00/ hour
  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Careers -
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Who is hiring medical assistants near Aurora

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Denver Health12$23.63
CommonSpirit Health5$26.09
US Oncology Network1$22

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Aurora

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Aurora

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Aurora, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Aurora, CO		Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System
Aurora, CO		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital
Aurora, CO		Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Arapahoe County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Arapahoe County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians 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.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Denver, CO9 mi—729,019
Centennial, CO11 mi—108,853
Boulder, CO36 mi—106,803
Longmont, CO38 mi—99,818

Medical Assistant jobs in Colorado · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. 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.

Colorado state guide

Other healthcare roles in Aurora

Aurora city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring medical 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 medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. 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 Aurora in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Arapahoe County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Aurora?

The federal per diem benchmark in Aurora is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Aurora?

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Your Medical Assistant pay reportAurora, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 17 postings$26.26/ hr$18–$32
  • CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 11 postings$26.09/ hr$18–$32
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 14 postings$23.63/ hr$21–$38
  • US Oncology NetworkPueblo, CO · 2 postings$21.75/ hr$18–$26

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$26.09High$32

46 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Colorado, 39 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 46 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant MA Neurosurgery Fort CollinsPermanent
    $21.43–$32.15/ hour
    Banner Health · Fort Collins, CO · posted today
  2. Medical Assistant MA Family Practice SterlingPermanent
    $21.43–$32.15/ hour
    Banner Health · Sterling, CO · posted today

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