How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Colorado?
$38,900a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Colorado. That is $18.70 an hour or $3,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.70
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,710Median: $38,900Highest 10%: $47,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 25th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 75th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| 90th | $47,450 | $22.81 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $44,260 |
| Boulder, CO | $40,390 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,920 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,760 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,460 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,380 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 11. Connecticut | $44,250 |
| 12. Washington | $44,150 |
| 13. Hawaii | $44,070 |
| 14. Colorado | $38,900 |
| 15. Delaware | $38,610 |
| 16. Montana | $38,340 |
| 17. Arizona | $38,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.70 ($38,900 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $38,900 against $38,150 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Colorado rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $44,260 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.