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Dental Assistant Salary in Colorado (2026)
$23.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,603/year ($3,300/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,360 Dental Assistant jobs in Colorado (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Dental Assistant salary of $48,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,603 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,621 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,698 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,419 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,603 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Colorado?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Colorado is $48,340 per year ($23.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,520 and $58,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $48,340, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $39,603 per year ($3,300 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 8,360 Dental Assistant jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.