Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Colorado Springs
The median dental assistant earns $48,290 a year in the Colorado Springs metro, with the middle half between $45,360 and $58,340.[1]
25th percentile
$45,360
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,290
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,340
Upper end of the middle half
Colorado Springs runs about the same as the Colorado median and ranks 3rd of 7 Colorado metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Colorado Springs pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,320 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,360 | $45,520 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,290 | $48,340 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,340 | $58,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,800 | $60,540 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,170 | $50,230 | $50,200 |
1,360
4.31
1.73
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Dental Assistant salary in Colorado Springs: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Colorado Springs?
The median dental assistant salary in the Colorado Springs metro area is $48,290, with the middle half earning between $45,360 and $58,340 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,320 at the 10th percentile to $58,800 at the 90th.
Is Colorado Springs higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs runs about the same as the Colorado state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Colorado Springs compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Colorado Springs is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Colorado Springs area?
BLS estimates 1,360 dental assistants were employed in the Colorado Springs metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.73, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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