How much does a veterinarian make in Boulder?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $63.47 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.47
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,960Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $215,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,960 | $40.37 | |
| 25th | $107,900 | $51.85 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.47 | |
| 75th | $163,900 | $78.80 | |
| 90th | $215,300 | $103.52 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Denver, CO | $135,100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $126,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $126,700 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $117,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $112,500 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $465,900 |
| Physician | $453,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $297,100 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $211,600 |
| Dentist | $180,400 |
| Pharmacist | $164,200 |
| Optometrist | $153,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $63.47 ($132,000 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $132,000 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $130,800, so Boulder pays 1% more.
Where does Boulder rank for veterinarian pay?
70 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.