DOL Median (Colorado)
$50,002
vs National
+50.2%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,395
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,002
+50.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Colorado earns $50,002 in nominal terms, which is 50.2% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,395 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ELITE DENTAL GROUP LAKEWOOD INC | $50,336 | 1 |
| Scott W Ohmart, DDS, MS, PC | $50,003 | 1 |
| MAIN STREET DENTAL PC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Rifle Smiles PC | $38,501 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Dental Assistants
San Antonio, TX · $260,000San Francisco, CA · $83,200Brownsville, TX · $70,000DALLAS, TX · $52,000Lakewood, CO · $50,336Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Chief Executives · $193,315Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $160,000Human Resources Managers · $150,000Financial Managers · $147,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dental Assistants make in Colorado?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Colorado is $50,002 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Colorado earns 50.2% more than the national median of $33,280, or $47,395 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.