salary$49,700 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,580per year
Jobs in the area6,440people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Denver?
Expensive. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 49.9% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $49,700 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $45,500 and $60,580.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 49.9% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.