Medical Administrative Assistant salary in Denver-Aurora, CO
Budget above the national rate here. The median medical administrative assistant in Denver-Aurora earned $47,810 a year in May 20251, 1.9% above the Colorado statewide median of $46,920 and 4.1% above the US median of $45,930. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#75 of 516). It is the largest market for the job in Colorado: about 5,980 people, 52% of the Colorado total.
BLS occupation 43-6013, area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Denver-Aurora against Colorado and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora, CO | $39,110 | $47,810 | $60,600 | |
| Colorado | $38,100 | $46,920 | $57,990 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
Medical administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $60,600, 1.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 1.7. The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Denver-Aurora earns $43,940–$51,270. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $7,330 wide, against $9,470 across Colorado and $12,010 nationally: employers in Denver-Aurora pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a medical administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,110 | $3,259 | $18.80 | $50,465 |
| 25th percentile | $43,940 | $3,662 | $21.12 | $56,697 |
| Median | $47,810 | $3,984 | $22.99 | $61,690 |
| 75th percentile | $51,270 | $4,272 | $24.65 | $66,155 |
| 90th percentile | $60,600 | $5,050 | $29.13 | $78,194 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $3,870 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $3,460, or about $4,465 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $45,930 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Denver-Aurora, and the Colorado statewide median of $46,920 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Denver-Aurora
At the $47,810 median, a local hire costs about $61,690 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,880 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Denver-Aurora
Of the 17 roles we track in Denver-Aurora, this one ranks #15 by median pay, between customer support specialists ($48,590) and data entry specialists ($44,910). Project Coordinator is the highest at $116,740.
| Role | Median | vs medical administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +4.1% | 15,350 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +1.6% | 23,560 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | this role | 5,980 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -6.1% | 680 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.6% | 5,480 |
Measured against the US median, medical administrative assistants rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Denver-Aurora (+4.1%), between administrative assistants (+4.7%) and executive assistants (-11.2%). The typical role here is at +11.2%, so, measured against the US, medical administrative assistants cost less in Denver-Aurora than the area's general pay level would suggest. Medical administrative assistants hold 3.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Denver-Aurora, 3.6% across Colorado and 6.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Colorado
Across the 10 areas of Colorado with data for this job, the median runs from $44,140 in Grand Junction to $49,890 in Boulder, a gap of $5,750 a year. No other area in Colorado has as many medical administrative assistants, and 7 of the other 9 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Denver-Aurora | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | +4.4% | 840 | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | +0.4% | 430 | |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | this area | 5,980 | |
| Pueblo, CO | -4.5% | 350 | |
| Southwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | -4.8% | 550 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado (Nonmetro) | -4.9% | 280 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | -5.5% | 650 |
Denver-Aurora against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Denver-Aurora is #38 of 514 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Colorado, Corvallis and Duluth pay just above Denver-Aurora and Springfield and Coeur d'Alene just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Denver-Aurora. Of the three markets with about as many medical administrative assistants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Denver-Aurora | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN-WI | +0.1% | 790 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | +0.1% | 430 | pay | |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | this area | 5,980 | ||
| Springfield, MA | -0.1% | 1,030 | pay | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -0.1% | 500 | pay | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | -2.0% | 5,820 | jobs | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | -2.7% | 6,000 | jobs | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -7.4% | 6,020 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a medical administrative assistant in Denver-Aurora, CO?
About $61,690 a year at the median, or $5,141 a month: $47,810 in pay plus about $13,880 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for medical administrative assistants in Denver-Aurora?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $47,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $39,110, the 90th $60,600, and the middle half earned $43,940 to $51,270.
Is Denver-Aurora cheaper than the rest of Colorado for medical administrative assistants?
No, it costs more: a median of $47,810 against $46,920 statewide. The next area up in Colorado is the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area at $47,980, the next down Pueblo at $45,670.
How many medical administrative assistants work in Denver-Aurora?
BLS counts about 5,980 in the May 2025 survey. That is 52% of the Colorado total of 11,560. No other area in Colorado has as many.
Does a medical administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Denver-Aurora?
Yes: $2,900 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,810 and $44,910.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.