Veterinarian Salary in Colorado
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$122,980
per year · $59.14/hr
Typical range
$71,440–$192,450
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-10%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$130,000 /yr
Typical range
$115,000–$150,000
vs. BLS median
+6%
Based on 117 recent veterinarian job postings in Colorado that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $122,980. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Colorado
10th
$71,440
25th
$97,890
Median
$122,980
75th
$134,390
90th
$192,450
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,380
Veterinarians employed in Colorado
#23/48
State rank by median pay
1.58
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
344 open veterinarian jobs in Colorado
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Colorado?
The median veterinarian salary in Colorado is $122,980 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $71,440 and $192,450 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Colorado?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Colorado is $59.14 per hour.
Where does Colorado rank for veterinarian pay?
Colorado ranks #23 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 2,380 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Colorado right now?
Recent job postings in Colorado that disclose pay advertise a median of $130,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $115,000–$150,000), based on 117 postings — higher than the BLS median of $122,980.