Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Colorado
The median dental front office earns $46,920 a year in Colorado ($22.56 an hour), with the middle half earning between $41,190 and $50,660.[1]
25th percentile
$41,190
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,920
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,660
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $46,920 per year or $22.56/hr at the median. Colorado runs about 2% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Colorado
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental front office staff in Colorado earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Colorado hourly | Colorado annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18.32 | $38,100 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $19.80 | $41,190 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $22.56 | $46,920 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $24.36 | $50,660 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $27.88 | $57,990 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $22.69 | $47,200 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How many dental front office staff work in Colorado
11,560
4.02
0.65
How Colorado compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $46,920 in Colorado vs. $45,930 nationally, $990 (2%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $38,100 vs. $35,930, 6% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $57,990 vs. $60,530, 4% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 17.7% in Colorado vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in Colorado
All 7 Colorado metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $49,890 | $45,310–$52,690 | 840 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $47,810 | $43,940–$51,270 | 5,980 |
| Pueblo | $45,670 | $39,300–$48,670 | 350 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $45,190 | $40,370–$47,380 | 650 |
| Greeley | $44,980 | $39,360–$47,660 | 320 |
| Colorado Springs | $44,680 | $39,670–$48,910 | 1,580 |
| Grand Junction | $44,140 | $39,630–$47,250 | 530 |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in Colorado
Colorado's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 17.7% over 2024–2034, from 12,240 to 14,410 jobs, with about 1,490 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental front office pay in Colorado
Pay for a dental front office depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Front Office salary in Colorado: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Colorado?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in Colorado was $46,920 ($22.56 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $41,190 and $50,660. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $38,100 and the top 10% earned over $57,990.
Do dental front office staff in Colorado earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Colorado median of $46,920 is higher than the U.S. median of $45,930. That is $990 (2%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Colorado metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 7 Colorado metro areas with published BLS data, Boulder has the highest median at $49,890 a year. Grand Junction has the lowest, at $44,140.
How many dental front office staff work in Colorado?
BLS estimates 11,560 dental front office staff were employed in Colorado in May 2025. That is 4.02 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.65, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in Colorado?
Colorado's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 17.7% over 2024–2034, from 12,240 to 14,410 jobs. That works out to about 1,490 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6013), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Colorado long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants