salary$48,590 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,000per year
Jobs in the area970people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Boulder?
Expensive. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 54.8% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Boulder, CO area is $48,590 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $42,950 and $62,000.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 54.8% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.