Veterinary Assistant Salary in Colorado
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$39,480
per year · $19.57/hr
Typical range
$34,440–$45,670
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+1%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$37,760 /yr
Typical range
$34,320–$41,600
vs. BLS median
-4%
Based on 33 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Colorado that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $39,480. 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
$34,440
25th
$37,200
Median
$39,480
75th
$44,650
90th
$45,670
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,950
Veterinary Assistants employed in Colorado
#13/51
State rank by median pay
1.38
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
190 open veterinary assistant jobs in Colorado
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Colorado?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Colorado is $39,480 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $34,440 and $45,670 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Colorado?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Colorado is $19.57 per hour.
Where does Colorado rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 2,950 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Colorado right now?
Recent job postings in Colorado that disclose pay advertise a median of $37,760 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $34,320–$41,600), based on 33 postings — lower than the BLS median of $39,480.