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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$55,560
- Denver$51,410
- Fort Collins$49,360
- Colorado Springs$49,170
- Greeley$48,000
- Grand Junction$46,540
- Pueblo$46,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $55,560 | $58,760 | $47,090 | $45,086 | 105 |
| Denver | $51,410 | $49,490 | $46,980 | $41,934 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $49,360 | $48,080 | $44,300 | $40,377 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $49,170 | $48,290 | $45,360 | $40,233 | 101 |
| Greeley | $48,000 | $47,270 | $40,530 | $39,344 | 100 |
| Grand Junction | $46,540 | $46,350 | $40,940 | $38,236 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $46,280 | $45,710 | $42,850 | $38,038 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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