Dental Assistant salary in Colorado
The median dental assistant pay in Colorado is $25.12 per hour, about $52,250 a year, based on 34 postings from 4 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 34roles with published pay
- $25.12median pay per hour
- $21–$32typical published range
- 4employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| 25th percentile | $24.59 | $51,158 |
| Median | $25.12 | $52,250 |
| 75th percentile | $27.51 | $57,210 |
| 90th percentile | $27.51 | $57,221 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 2 | $31.38 | $65,270 |
| Denver | 9 | $27.51 | $57,221 |
| Greenwood Village | 2 | $26.19 | $54,465 |
| Westminster | 3 | $25 | $52,000 |
| Colorado Springs | 3 | $24 | $49,920 |
| Loveland | 3 | $24 | $49,920 |
| Fountain | 2 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health | 8 | $27.51 | $57,221 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $27.49 | $57,179 |
| PDS Health | 17 | $24.88 | $51,750 |
| Aspen Dental | 8 | $24.75 | $51,480 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $30 | +19% |
| North Dakota | $26.75 | +6% |
| New Jersey | $26 | +4% |
| Washington | $25 | 0% |
| Massachusetts | $24.88 | -1% |
| Rhode Island | $24.50 | -2% |
| California | $24 | -4% |
| Nevada | $24 | -4% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Colorado?
The median is $25.12 per hour, about $52,250 a year, across 34 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $25 and $28 per hour.
Who pays dental assistants the most in Colorado?
4 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Denver Health.
What do dental assistants get paid at other employers in Colorado?
- Denver HealthDenver, CO$27.51/hr
- PDS HealthGolden, CO$24.88/hr
- Aspen DentalWestminster, CO$24.75/hr
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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
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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.
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- Traveling Dental Assistant PeriodonticsPermanent$26.25–$36.50/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$22.00–$26.00/ hour
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