Medical Assistant salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$49,700/year
about $23.89 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,860 – $58,010
Half of medical assistants in the Denver metro area earn more than $49,700 a year and half earn less. That's 9% higher than the national median of $45,690, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,500 | $21.88 |
| 25th | $47,860 | $23.01 |
| Median (50th) | $49,700 | $23.89 |
| 75th | $58,010 | $27.89 |
| 90th (top earners) | $60,580 | $29.13 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a medical assistant job in the Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,860 ($23.01/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,860 to $58,010 ($23.01 to $27.89/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $58,010 ($27.89/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CMA or RMA) can raise pay and open more roles, and some employers pay for it.
- Check whether the role is front office, back office or both, since mixed roles are often paid like single ones.
- Ask about guaranteed hours: some clinics cut hours on slow days.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Denver metro. Occupation: Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.