Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Greeley
The median dental assistant earns $47,270 a year in the Greeley metro, with the middle half between $40,530 and $54,860.[1]
25th percentile
$40,530
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,270
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$54,860
Upper end of the middle half
Greeley runs about 2% lower than the Colorado median and ranks 5th of 7 Colorado metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Greeley pay range vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Colorado annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,750 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $40,530 | $45,520 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,270 | $48,340 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $54,860 | $58,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,040 | $60,540 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,000 | $50,230 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Greeley: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Greeley?
The median dental assistant salary in the Greeley metro area is $47,270, with the middle half earning between $40,530 and $54,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,750 at the 10th percentile to $59,040 at the 90th.
Is Greeley higher or lower than the rest of Colorado?
Greeley runs about 2% lower than the Colorado state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 7 Colorado metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Greeley compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Greeley is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Greeley area?
BLS estimates 360 dental assistants were employed in the Greeley metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.19, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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