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Medical Assistant Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$48,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.27/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
13,160
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,967 #15 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Colorado, explained

Medical assistants in Colorado earn a median of $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $39,130, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $59,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $48,400 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $48,400 is worth about $46,967 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #15 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,130
$18.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,400
$23.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,760
$28.73/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $48,400 $46,967
Nebraska $47,370 $52,573 +$1,030
Utah $45,360 $45,881 +$3,040
Wyoming $40,920 $44,147 +$7,480
Kansas $39,510 $43,867 +$8,890
New Mexico $39,230 $42,543 +$9,170
Oklahoma $38,750 $44,113 +$9,650

Medical Assistant in Colorado: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Colorado?

Medical assistants in Colorado earn a median of $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Colorado pay medical assistants well?

At $48,400, Colorado pays 6% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 13,160 work in the state.

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