salary$46,810 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,480per year
Can a medical assistant afford Fort Collins?
Expensive. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 47.5% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $46,810 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,200 and $57,480.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 47.5% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.