How much does a veterinarian make in Colorado?
$130,800a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Colorado. That is $62.90 an hour or $10,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.90
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,710Median: $130,800Highest 10%: $211,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,710 | $37.36 | |
| 25th | $102,100 | $49.08 | |
| Median | $130,800 | $62.90 | |
| 75th | $162,100 | $77.94 | |
| 90th | $211,900 | $101.89 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $135,100 |
| Boulder, CO | $132,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $126,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $126,700 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $117,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $112,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 12. Vermont | $131,800 |
| 13. Florida | $131,700 |
| 14. Texas | $131,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $130,800 |
| 16. Maine | $130,600 |
| 17. Hawaii | $130,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $62.90 ($130,800 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $130,800 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for veterinarian pay?
Colorado ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays veterinarians the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $135,100 a year.
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.