CO · Loveland · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Loveland, CO

3 open roles with published pay are listed for Loveland. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Loveland. The free report below lists employers near Loveland and what they pay.

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What your pay buys in Loveland

  • Overall prices in Fort Collins-Loveland run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 120.6).

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 Loveland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$118
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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 Loveland

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Loveland, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Medical Center Of The Rockies
Loveland, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus
Loveland, CO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Larimer County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Larimer County (1 geographic, 1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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
Fort Collins, CO9 mi—170,924
Greeley, CO15 mi—114,363
Longmont, CO17 mi—99,818
Boulder, CO29 mi—106,803
Broomfield, CO32 mi—78,323
Thornton, CO35 mi—146,689

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 Loveland

Loveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring medical assistants in Loveland?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Loveland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Loveland.

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

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Larimer 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 Loveland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Loveland is $118 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Loveland?

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Your Medical Assistant pay reportLoveland, 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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