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Medical Assistant Salary in Colorado (2026)
$23.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,648/year ($3,304/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,160 Medical Assistant jobs in Colorado (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Medical Assistant salary of $48,400 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 $39,648 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,628 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,703 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,421 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,648 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,304 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Colorado?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Colorado is $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,280 and $55,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $48,400, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $39,648 per year ($3,304 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 13,160 Medical 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.