Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Boulder
The median dental assistant earns $58,760 a year in the Boulder metro, with the middle half between $47,090 and $59,680.[1]
25th percentile
$47,090
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$58,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,680
Upper end of the middle half
Boulder runs about 22% higher than the Colorado median and ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 22% higher than the national median.
Boulder pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,530 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,090 | $45,520 | $44,340 |
| Median | $58,760 | $48,340 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,680 | $58,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $73,010 | $60,540 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $55,560 | $50,230 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Boulder: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Boulder?
The median dental assistant salary in the Boulder metro area is $58,760, with the middle half earning between $47,090 and $59,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $46,530 at the 10th percentile to $73,010 at the 90th.
Is Boulder higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Boulder runs about 22% higher than the Colorado state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Boulder compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Boulder is about 22% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Boulder area?
BLS estimates 520 dental assistants were employed in the Boulder metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.08, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Colorado metros