Veterinarians pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for veterinarians is $62.91 an hour ($130,840 a year). About 2,340 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($130,100). Colorado ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.36 | $77,710 |
| 25% of workers | $49.08 | $102,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.91 | $130,840 |
| 75% of workers | $77.94 | $162,110 |
| 90% of workers | $101.89 | $211,930 |
Veterinarians pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $135,090 | 1,160 |
| Boulder | $132,020 | 180 |
| Colorado Springs | $126,790 | 280 |
| Greeley | $126,730 | 100 |
| Grand Junction | $117,520 | 50 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $112,450 | 300 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,650 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,900 |
| Physicians, All Other | $298,320 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $196,440 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,030 |
| Pharmacists | $156,030 |
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