How much does a veterinarian make in Denver?
$135,100a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $64.95 an hour or $11,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.95
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,250Median: $135,100Highest 10%: $218,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,250 | $41.47 | |
| 25th | $126,800 | $60.96 | |
| Median | $135,100 | $64.95 | |
| 75th | $164,200 | $78.95 | |
| 90th | $218,000 | $104.78 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Boulder, CO | $132,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $126,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $126,700 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $117,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $112,500 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $64.95 ($135,100 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $135,100 against $130,100 nationally, 4% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $130,800, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for veterinarian pay?
52 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,000 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.