verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinarian Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$130,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.91/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
2,340
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,965 #25 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Colorado, explained

Veterinarians in Colorado earn a median of $130,840 per year ($62.91 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $77,710, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $211,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $130,840 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $130,840 is worth about $126,965 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #25 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,710
$37.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,840
$62.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$211,930
$101.89/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $130,840 $126,965
New Mexico $129,390 $140,318 +$1,450
Utah $123,990 $125,415 +$6,850
Kansas $107,080 $118,888 +$23,760
Nebraska $103,500 $114,869 +$27,340
Oklahoma $98,090 $111,665 +$32,750
Wyoming $97,240 $104,908 +$33,600

Veterinarian in Colorado: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Colorado?

Veterinarians in Colorado earn a median of $130,840 per year ($62.91 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Colorado pay veterinarians well?

At $130,840, Colorado pays 1% above the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 2,340 work in the state.

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